baitcaster reel counter Abu Garcia Max Digital Line Low Profile Baitcast Reel, Size 50LP (1498759), Carbon Fiber Star Drag, Max of 20lb pulling Carbon Matrix drag system Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Line

6/0 nose treble for head strikes (most musky strikes come at the head)

For me, I prefer a larger plastic knob thats sticks well to my hand

Tony, I took your lead with Black Pelican and had a blast for 2 weeks exploring, researching and thoroughly comparing custom rods from 6-8 competing brands

The Perfect also had a ball race built into the mechanism, which was supposed to make the reel run more freely, although in practice it made little difference

I typically have enough time to catch a bass or two before heading home for the night

Then there are those who eagerly anticipate stockpiling the freezer with prized, oil laden fillets