shimano 4000 fa reel AX Spinning The six reel models feature an MGL Rotor Shimano TwinPower XD Spinning Reel

The RunnerExceed allows the user to target larger fish from shore while putting the least amount of strain on the angler

45mm LC Long Cast Spool Slow Cross Wrap QD(M) Quick Drag Metal HIP Line Clip DS4 Body ZAION V Air Rotor Digigear II Machine cut handle Wooden handle knob Supplied with C shallow spool and spare LD deep spool Gear Ratio 4.9 : 1 Return per Handkle turn : 104cm Ball Bearings : 6 Line Capacity : 0.35mm-300m, 0.35mm-530m Weight : 620g

I look at a 5-wt primarily as a dry fly rod

Most anglers recognize that stripers are feeding on tiny threadfin shad, which suffer and start to die in cold water, he said

He also details his preferred reel gear ratio and go-to line for each application