6 wt fly reel X-Series XM 4/6 wt. resistant construction and micro 5/6wt - The Patriot Reel

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

This mix of artificial lures and live bait creates a ton of tackle options

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

This Guild Guide was entered into the database on Fri, Apr 16, 2004, at 06:54:13 PM by stormer , and it was last updated on Fri, Jun 08, 2018, at 01:45:04 AM by ChathMurrpau

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

However most braid on Amazon at this price point is so crap its worse than mono