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Medium-Fast: bends about half of the blank

The workmanship is top-class and everything together makes this series a very interesting option for every avid pike angler who is looking for excellent quality at an affordable price

First, I dont fish with braid

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This rod, however, gives your treble hooks an opportunity to begin the penetration process before you execute a sweeping hookset

Ill eventually swap the power handle for a Hawgtech 110 mm handle, which is an easy swap but an added expense