GRAPHITE COMPOSITE :
Designed from graphite composite for optimum sensitivity with a fast tip for launching long casts ; plenty of power for solid hooksets and good control using a variety of single-hook reaction baits .
FUJI REEL SEAT :
Outfitted with a premium Fuji reel seat , high quality cork / EVA foam grips and stainless guides that ’ ll take some abuse .
smooth as silk and has a super low profile . It ’ s built with gutsy Duragear brass gearing , a 20-pound drag and Infini braking with 27 clickable settings for precision tuning . The drab olive finish and red highlights coordinate nicely with the rod ’ s color scheme .
Try Some Braid : Fill your reel spool with mid-size braid like 30- or 40-pound-test Berkley X9 and you can chuck a big topwater a mile with this rod – a big key in really clear water or when targeting schooling fish . The flex of the tip allows for working the bait and feeding it to fish , while no-stretch braid improves long range hook-ups . For topwater applications , a monofilament leader can help avoid trebles getting wrapped in the line and also reduce line visibility near your bait .
Applications
— Designed primarily for throwing bladed jigs and large topwaters like the Berkley Cane Walker or Choppo .
— A great multi-purpose rod that also does a good job with swim jigs , spinnerbaits , medium-size swimbaits and even lipless crankbaits .
HITS LIST
+ Fast tip and good length for launching long casts
+ Backbone to drive single hooks home
+ Quality components + Lightweight ( 5.5 ounces ) + Well balanced + Multi-purpose performer + Mid-range price point
DETAILS
Length : 7-foot-5-inches Power : Medium-Heavy with fast tip Handle : 15 3 / 4 inches Material : Graphite Composite Bait Sizes : 1 / 4 to 1 ounce Line Recommendation : 12- to 20-pound test Guides : 10 + Tip , Stainless / zirconium inserts Grip : Cork / EVA foam Hook Keeper : Yes MSRP : $ 149.95 Contact : abugarcia . com
>> FAMILY MEMBERS
The Winch Series is an eight-member family with varied powers , actions and lengths designed primarily for throwing a wide range of treble-hooked lures . Besides the Bladed Jig / Topwater model , the series includes six other casting models and a spinning model . All carry the same price tag of $ 149.95 . — 6 ’ 10 ” Medium : jerkbaits — 7 ’ 0 ” Medium : shallow crankbaits — 7 ’ 0 ” Medium-Heavy : squarebills and flat-sided crankbaits — 7 ’ 6 ” Medium-Heavy : mid-diving crankbaits — 7 ’ 11 ” Medium-Heavy : deep-diving crankbaits — 7 ’ 11 ” Heavy : magnum crankbaits — 7 ’ 2 ” Spinning , Medium-Light : spybaits
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