6 wt fly reel X-Series XM 4/6 wt. precision casting to the seasoned fisherman MASTER LOGIC Fly Fishing Reel

Pros Excellent balance and rigidity for a power pole in the sub-500 category Strong kit package including Power and Match kits, cupping kit, and holdall Built with high-quality Japanese carbon and MST layering for durability Fully compatible with other MTX and V2 poles for future upgrades Cons Heavier at 13m than some alternatives #3 Guru A Class 13m Pole 8.3 Score derived from the average of these ratings: Build Quality - 8.0 Performance - 8.0 Kits & Spares - 8.0 Value For Money - 9.0 Compare Prices The Guru A-Class 13m Power Pack really surprised me for the money, its rare to find this level of thought and engineering in a pole that still falls comfortably under 500

The A was German silver and the B was nickel plated brass

The Fly Flinger is the rod most people should start with

Tip: VMCs bent, slab and dropper spoons are also great perch-catchers

Pole rods can easily take even very heavy load, they are very strong and durable but they need to be handled with cared too