st croix fishing rods customer service St. Connect Fly Rod 9'0" and uplocking machined aluminum reel seat Legend Elite Salt – St.

But not unreasonably so

(We even took this reel into saltwater and managed striped bass in the 20-pound range without any trouble at all, though if you do the same, we highly recommend not only carefully washing but also occasionally opening, cleaning, and air-drying this reel.) It doesnt offer nearly the same durability as our top pick and runner-up do, however, and in larger sizes the price difference between it and those models is too negligible for most people not to invest just a little more for something offering much more longevity

Therefore, the old advice that you must constantly keep your thumb glued to the spool is outdated for many newer reels

Winter: A Slower Bite Winter presents a challenge for striped bass fishing, as the fish become lethargic in the colder water