No 01
A ready-to-fish set: a responsive IM6 graphite rod and a spinning reel with 17.6 pounds of carbon drag, a 5.2:1 gear ratio and 6+1 sealed bearings. The backup tip means one broken tip does not end the trip. A solid first serious setup.
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