baitcasting rod general 6'6" Medium Heavy XXB Shimano Clarus Baitcasting Rod

Built with an AirDrive Rotor that delivers exceptional rigidity and minimal flex under high drag pressure, the Regal LT Spinning Reel has a screw-less rotor design that reduces weight by 15% and ensures smoother retrieves with reduced drag inertia

Fast forward two more years, I have replaced all of my Shimano reels

The drag was not heavy either, maybe 2 lbs

These rods are made to palm a baitcasting reel in your hand as you fish and the trigger is in place to keep your hand locked on and give you a little more leverage on a hookset

There are limited options available in length and actions, but the few have been chosen for good all-around technique specifications