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Having a steely, responsive action this was certainly not the slimmest or lightest rod tested, yet its power is incredible, especially in the middle reaches which is ideal for distance casting and taming big carp and even cats

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Inshore, however, the loud sound of such a large lure landing could spook fish, yet a lighter rod with a fast or even a medium action affords me casting accuracy with more subtle baits

To use the fishing rod you will have to approach a body of water

e,g bibio, black zulu, mallard and claret, peter ross and red tag

Todays saltwater spinning reels look and perform like their freshwater cousins, but they have an extra added layer of toughness for big water fishing