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That busted old rod sent me down a path which lead to some casting skills Im proud of, as well as some bad habits

Best Bargain: H2OX Mettle 7 foot MH Pros Incredible value Comfortable handle and reel seat Handles a wide range of lures and lure weights Cons Not the most sensitive rod Key Features 7 feet Medium-heavy power -3/4 ounce lures Split grip cork handle My wife grabbed this rod from me early in the testing process and started whacking bass on soft swimbaits it was sensitive enough that she could feel the bite, but also fairly forgiving, which meant that she couldnt pull the lure away from them

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Tying a large knot will cause your line to not evenly spool