GEARING UP
1 ark fishing gravity 7 casting reel
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$ 239.99 | arkrods . com
The flagship of the new series of reels from Ark Fishing , the Gravity 7 ( big brother to the Gravity 3 and Gravity 5 ) is a high-end offering at a middle-of-the-road price point . Packed with features you ’ d expect to find in reels hundreds of dollars up the ladder , the
11-bearing Gravity 7 jams massive quality in a comfortable , durable , lightweight design .
What makes the Gravity 7 shine is its versatility . It ’ s perfect for applications from light finesse to heavy-cover flipping , thanks in large part to unparalleled adjustability – with 60 different adjustment settings via a Gravity Control Braking System – and comes in four different gear ratios ( 5.4:1 , 6.4:1 , 7.1:1 and 8.1:1 ) in both left- and righthand retrieve .
abu garcia revo rkt sp spinning
$ 199.95 | abugarcia . com
The new Revo RKT from Abu Garcia is MLF star Justin Lucas ’ top choice for bottom-contact finesse baits that require precise control of how his bait moves – not to mention the kind of quick retrieves only a high-speed gear ratio ( in this case , 7.6:1 ) allow .
The RKT is a buttery smooth reel with 10 bearings and an aluminum frame that makes it as lightweight as it is eye-popping with a fire engine red finish that screams “ fast , fast , fast .” Available in three sizes ( 200 , 300 and 400 ).
2 daiwa tatula xt casting rod
$ 99.99 | daiwa . us
Redesigned from the ground up , Daiwa created the new Tatula XT rod lineup with strength , durability and affordability in mind . Its Braiding X technology uses a low-resin carbon weave for extreme resiliency ( while sacrificing nothing in sensitivity and responsiveness ) and an X45 wrap to eliminate rod twist .
At $ 99.99 , there are few better values on the market , especially when you consider the premium components ( including Fuji guides ) and versatility of the lineup ( seven models available from 7-foot medium to 7-foot , 6-inch extra-heavy ).
4 st . croix legenD tournament bass swimbait
$ 350 –$ 395 | stcroixrods . com
Innovation is the calling card of the new Legend Tournament swimbait rods from St . Croix . One look at the reel seat and upper handle area tells you all you need to know about what St . Croix was aiming for with the winner of the “ Best Freshwater Rod ” category at ICAST 2022 : all-day comfort while throwing big baits for big bass . Instead of small tweaks to improve on the status quo , St . Croix nuked the status quo entirely .
The originality of the pistol-grip rod grasp makes this rod series one to check out , but the features don ’ t stop there . St . Croix ’ s product description is full of technical jargon ( Super High Modulus Carbon Fiber SCIV + blank , Fortified Resin System , Advanced Reinforcing Technology ), but you don ’ t have to know what any of that means . The bottom line is this : St . Croix designed an innovative new product with gobs of sensitivity and strength that ’ s worth trying out .
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