shakespeare ugly stik casting rod GX2 - 7'6" These rods are at home catching tuna in the Pacific as well as landing catfish down south Shakespeare Ugly Stik Elite Salmon/

I use hair ties from the store or from atop of my girlfriends head whichever is most convenient

Waste game fish by intentionally leaving or abandoning any fillets or commonly edible portion of any fish

The largest bass caught was 5.65 pounds

Features 9 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation A-Symmetric Carbon Frame and Rotor provides a lightweight and compact platform AMG 2 gearing system provides precision machined gears for unparalled smoothness and durability V-Rotor system allows for a more compact, weight reducing rotor design and provides ultra-low start up inertia V-Spool Design for a more compact, lighter weight spool Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth, consistent drag pressure across the entire drag range Rocket Line Management system provides better control of all types of fishing lines Rocket Spool Lip Design allows better control of line coming off the spool Machined aluminum braid ready spool allows braid to be tied directly to the spool without any slip Tubular Carbon Fiber handle with soft touch handle knob 30 Ton graphite blank for a lightweight balanced design Abu Garcia custom soft touch reel seats for superior comfort High density EVA gives greater sensitivity and durability Specs Rod Power: Medium Rod Length: 7' Line Rating: 6-12 lb