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And for the uneducated buyer, they are apt to be convinced that saving a few dollars is getting them a bargain

For most pike fishing, a 7-foot Medium Heavy combo covers the widest range of lures and situations, from spinnerbaits and spoons to medium swimbaits

Finally, as best I can tell, it's a box that has a "Made in Taiwan" sticker (stealthily placed on the bottom of the box), and "AMBASSADEUR" stamped on the side-plate

Ive tested the gamut now of BFS rods and reels, and there are a few affordable options to get you started without breaking the bank

But when you get to 40-pound braid or 15-pound mono or fluoro, the scale tips back to the baitcaster for casting distance