Haha That Shiny Toy Syndrome is real
They sit too high off of your reel seat and, for lack of a better explanation, they feel clunky
The smaller profile seems most fitting for shorter rods, but it's not uncommon to find anglers putting these on rods as long as 32" as well
Okuma Komodo SS The Komodo SS models work great for calico bass, yellowtail, white seabass and tuna in California, but just as well targeting tarpon, snook and redfish on the East Coast, says John Bretza, director of product development at Okuma Fishing Tackle
The fix isnt to drop the guard in July cover you need it but to use the least guard that clears the cover, and to know which of your other upgrades are working against the hookset too