black fly reel with orange backing and green fly line Backing: 30 lb and 300 yard Mirage Fly Reel | Orvis

Micro Module Gear One of the main SHIMANOs feature MMG Micro Module Gear, the smaller and more braids on the drive gear and pinion gear

Plus, it's constructed using innovative material that offers valuable features, such as adjustable tip sensitivity and anti-tangle rings

However, this can pose a problem with larger fish like bass because it might be tricky to hook it with such a flexible rod

A personal favorite reel of mine is the Martin MG7, which I found to originally match the 5/6wt rod perfectly

This is the average run of the mill fishing rod that most stores carry and anyone that has a stockpile of fishing rods at their house will have these type and style fishing rods

There isnt a direct Shimano competitor at this level they position the Power Aero XTB here, which takes a different approach with emphasis on ultra-long casting for surfcasting but adapts well to carp fishing