GEARING UP
5 daiwa tatula
$ 239.99 | daiwa . us
Daiwa ’ s Tatula family of rods and reels has become a staple on the tournament scene . Anglers wanting an introduction to the line can get a graphite Tatula rod paired with a Tatula CT 100 reel at a bit of a discount . Regardless of whether consumers opt for the 7-foot medium-power rod or the 7-3 mediumheavy option , they ’ ll get EVA grips and a 7.3:1 gear ratio reel . The reel , available in right- and left-handed models , features Daiwa ’ s T-Wing System , which is designed to maximize casting distance and minimize backlashes .
6 profishiency krazy 3 combo
$ 129.99 | profishiency . com
Anglers looking to catch bass in style will appreciate this update to ProFISHiency ’ s Krazy line . The brainchild of Bass Pro Tour star David Dudley features loud purple highlights and a reel design that looks like something you might find on an expensive pair of sneakers . Dudley said the color scheme serves as a reminder that he ’ s living out his “ crazy ” childhood dream as a professional angler . A 7.3:1 gear ratio reel comes paired with a 7-foot medium-heavy rod that can be used to throw just about everything , from squarebills to jigs .
Dudley believes the lightweight rod , which took him a year to design , can stand up to the quality of the most expensive offerings on the market .
“ I was fishing with a $ 350 rod , and when I signed on with ( ProFISHiency ), I asked to build a rod the way I want it ," he said . “ So it ’ s a $ 350 rod at an incredible price point . And I use it . … I ’ ve got 30 of these rods in my boat right now . It ’ s the only rod I use .”
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