shakespeare ugly stik spl1102410 spinning rod GX2 These rods are virtually indestructible and wont let you down when you get a trophy fish on the line Shakespeare 10' Ugly Stik BigWater

I found several quality baitcasting combos for $200 or less

Its a liability issue

In my opinion, anglers should truly work up to more expensive tackle as they fish more and more, and as they increase days on the water

They wont chase larger baits

Retail price range $499.95 to $599.95 SIZE BER RATIO DRAG WEIGHT ATH2500 2500 13 5.7:1 20lb 9.1kg 11.9 oz ATH2500HS 2500 13 7.0:1 20lb 9.1kg 11.9 oz ATH3500 3500 13 5.7:1 30lb 13.6kg 14.3 oz ATH4500 4500 13 5.7:1 30lb 13.6kg 15 oz ATH4500HS 4500 13 7.0:1 30lb 13.6kg 15 oz ATH5500 5500 13 5.2:1 40lb 18.1kg 23.6 oz ATH6500 6500 13 5.2:1 40lb 18.1kg 25.4 oz ATH6500HS 6500 13 6.2:1 40lb 18.1kg 25.4 oz ATH7500 7500 13 4.7:1 50lb 22.6kg 29.7 oz ATH8500 8500 13 4.7:1 50lb 22.6kg 31.1 oz ATH8500HS 8500 13 5.3:1 50lb 22.6kg 31.1 oz ATH10500 10500 13 4.2:1 60lb 27.2kg 37.3 oz The New Authority reels will be hitting the market this Fall