st croix graph lite saltwater 7ft rod St. TFS70LXF2 Trout Series Spinning up belts and rod holders. St Croix Triumph Spinning Rod

Split handle Ferrule connection (these are a 2 piece rod that split at the butt so essentially a 1 piece blank with a detachable rod butt) Guides from Fuji KWAG Alconite, anti-tangle and saltwater resistant Grooved EVA fore grips Action: Medium and Medium Heavy Rubberised gimbal fitting Guide wrappings with pure carbon thread for improved holding power NOTE: Images are for illustration only

Casting Rods For casting applications, I favour a little longer rod in the 8 feet, 0-inch to 8 feet, 6-inch range

While that sounds complicated, the process for making is relatively simple

Mainline & Leader First things first, the mainline should always have a heavier weight than the leader line

Two things are important when using light monofilament line: First, wet the line before tying a knot for less line friction when cinching a knot

These size eighteen blue wing olive or blue dun insects emerge most heavily at mid-day