1.4 ugly stik striper round combo Casting Rod - 7' Unscratched sparkle barges with nuclear PENN Pursuit IV/Ugly Stik Bigwater

"I remember that I didn't really enjoy working in the Bait House

He also said putting yourself in a position where the big pike are is key to catching one

varnish, though not smooth, should polish out to be very acceptable

Best Bladebait Rod: JT Outdoors JTX-Mag Pros Extremely sensitive from the tip through the butt section Well-balanced with reel Excellent hand-built, custom rod quality Perfect for working bladebaits, jigs/swimbaits, or small spoons/glidebaits Cons Pricey Key Features Length Tested: 6 feet 10 inches Power and Action Tested: Medium-light power, fast action Proprietary Toray carbon fibers spun with zonal technology SeaGuide Hero high grade with silicon nitride insert and recoil guides Blank-through SeaGuide Alien reel seat handle or Sure-Grip Tennessee handle option Available in four different color combinations MSRP: $330 Of all the rods my buddies and I tested over the past year, this is my favorite

Seeing that its cinching down over a doubled end of your leader, its thicker by nature, so use caution when casting or reeling it into your guide during a fight