While sitting on the boat ramp at the end of an eventful day on the water, my snobby fly-fishing buddy turned to me and said, Let me see that thing. The thing he was referring to was the Shimano Compre Lite Spinning Rod in my hand
To ascertain the design parameters of any prospective stick, spin the rod in your hands until you can see the label, which is typically located anywhere from 6 to 12 inches forward of the front grip
Other features that stand out are the AR-C spool made from cold forged aluminum for better line management, plus a crank that screws directly into the main gear
If youre mixing at home, youll need a container (a 5-gallon bucket or Brute trash can works great), a small pump to keep the water moving, and a refractometer to check salinity
0.03 oz / 1 g Sony TOUGH-G SDXC Card (64 GB) x 2 One of the drawbacks of deciding I should spend more on my camera is that I must now spend more on memory cards (at least if I want the best performance)