st croix casting surf rods St. Premier Split-Grip Rod - 7' - Medium flock covered slim diameter handle finished with a cork composite butt cap St. Croix SCPC70MF Premier Casting

Having the right tools can help make any fishing adventure a success

The takedown plate on the VBS is the traditional screw off and release on the 100D, and like most other Shimano reels the plate swings down and remains attached on a pinion

If you're lobbing a 3-inch paddletail on 10 lb braided fishing line around Harbor Island or skipping a bait under docks in Newport Harbor, spinning gear gives you the edge

The combination of light-reflecting white and shadowy black lures ensures your spread remains visible in changing conditions, increasing your chances of a successful hookup

The reduced weight in the rotor section makes it infinitely easier to turn the handle, so anglers can focus on the lure and technique, not cranking the handle

We wish they would go back to the plastic spools or make a better cardboard spool that doesnt cause the line to tangle when you spin it on a reel and that can be reused to store used lines