2019 baitcaster rods KastKing Kestrel SE Bait Finesse Rod and Reel Combo 6'8"/ Extra Fast-Ultra Light-3pcs / Right Handed and increased sensitivity while maintaining the legendary toughness you’ve come to expect from Ugly Stik. Sublime Baitcaster Rod Combo –

Use a mono backer because it will stretch and grip the spool

Double over 8-10 inches of your leader line to create a loop Pass the tag end of your braided line through the loop from the bottom Wrap the braid around both strands of the loop 7 times toward the closed end of the loop Then wrap back in the opposite direction 7 times toward the open end of the loop Pass the tag end of the braid back through the loop from the same side it entered Wet the knot thoroughly and pull both the main lines slowly to tighten Trim any excess tag ends close to the knot The Snell Knot The Snell Knot ties your line directly to the shank of the hook rather than the eye, which improves hook-setting leverage and keeps your line perfectly aligned on the pull

I'd recommend a lew's speed spool over this for the same price or cheaper

and fish there until close to noon as light intensifies

Especially with these new design changes, the DAIWA REVROS is a great starting point for beginning to avid anglers