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Go shorter (5'11 to 6'6) for sheepshead and flounder

A standard, medium-heavy baitcast rod should be the right balance for all of these topwaters, except frogs, which are often fished on heavier gear because of the thick grass where they often are used

This Shimano Calcutta reel provides excellent drag and is silky smooth

Thanks, Tom Thank you for the great feedback Tom

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In the last 20 yards or so I reduce clutch setting to give line if this happens and then use a combination of clutch setting and thumb pressure to bring the fish through the surf