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Ill also use a 9-foot most times on the open beach when the wave action is down low and does not interfere with my retrieve as well as reachable productive water

A solid elastic is the cheapest and most powerful elastic but wears out and perishes the quickest

Performance: This reel is designed for "No Limitations" fishing, meaning it's built to handle everything from back bays to offshore tuna grounds

Fly line is the third integral part of the outfit, and is meant to last a season or two, and is priced accordingly, but there are some good, inexpensive options out there

If you put too little braid on, youll inhibit your casting distance, and if you put too much on, you could be more susceptible to wind knots