dobyns champion extreme spinning rods HP Series 7'0” Bass Fishing Rod DX701SF | Light Fast Action | Modulus Graphite Blank w/Kevlar Wrap sensitive and perfectly balanced. Dobyns Champion Extreme Spinning Rods

The larger sizes creep past our $200 price point, but still offer tremendous value

Woven from super-strong, ultra-thin fibers, braided lines boast a delightfully round cross-section

A tungsten weight transfer system helps the lure swim true through open water without tracking to the side

They found that their prized tuna and swordfish remained hooked more efficiently with this new design

Advertisement The octopus hook may resemble a circle hook (see Pointed differences on the final page), but it was originally designed for use with live bait, in situations where the smallest, lightest hook is essential for a natural presentation

Most Durable: Penn Clash II 1000 Pros Silent and smooth drag Oversized, tacky handle knob made fighting fish easy Durable Cons A little larger and slightly heavier than the competition No braking system Bail was a little sticky flipping it over to cast Key Features Front drag system Instant anti-reverse 9 total ball bearings Right/left handle HT-100 carbon fiber drag Max Drag: 9 pounds Why It Made the Cut Penn offers supreme performance in its larger spinning reels but would that translate to a smaller offering