antique st croix fishing rods St. Imperial 7' 3-wt Fly Rod Outfit Its SCIII+ Carbon blank is built with the combination of SCIII carbon Vintage St Croix 5100 HFT

I had been introduced to the DUO Realis Versa Shad Fat in the 5-inch size and that paired with an 8/0 3/8-ounce Owner Flashy Swimmer gave me the perfect combination for brush pile fish as well as, I would later find out, prespawn fish

Years ago I discovered the advantages of what I call the Flutter Hook

Dont leave the rod in a vertical rod holder while fishinga fish could yank the rod overboard or break the rod holder

Best For: Gear Ratio: Verdict: Best For: 7.1:1 - chatterbaits, Texas rig, buzzbaits 8.1:1 - flipping, pitching, frogs Gear Ratio: Verdict: Best For: 7.2:1 - for all-around fishing (spinnerbaits, jigs, Texas rig 8.2:1 - pitching, flipping, topwater walking baits Gear Ratio: Verdict: Best For: 7.1:1 - dragging jigs, Carolina rigs, moving baits 8.1:1 - target-specific flipping, pitching, fishing heavy cover Gear Ratio: Verdict: FURTHER READING: Labour Day Doesnt Mean the Fishing Season in Over

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