13 fishing ultralight spinning reel ProFISHiency Krazy-3 3000 in and day 13 Fishing VOID Spinning Combo

Slinging a swimbait all week, Touey kept a single rod and reel in his hand for all three days of competition: a 7-foot 6-inch iRod Genesis III 764C

$219.99 Not the lightest reel out there, but they are strong, smooth, and can cast forever

The following are great options for striped bass fishing with bait

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