st croix bullfrog rod St. Rods This combination ensures a smoother St. Croix Triumph Travel Spinning

Monte Burke Best Workhorse: Lamson Guru S Pros Hits the sweet spot between affordability and durability Sealed drag system requires very little maintenance Cons Handle and drag knob are a bit smaller than some of other other reels Key Features Sealed conical drag system Machined from bar stock 6061 aluminum Made in the USA Comes with a limited lifetime warranty Price: $300-$370 The Lamson Guru became one of my go-to reels after several seasons guiding fly fishermen in Alaska

Just the right size

Grind Them Out Dont be shy about grinding a crankbait on a bottom

However, when dealing with finicky fishies, you are best to drop your leader to as light as you dare

Thanks to hirumi for the additional info

Everyone can handle the reel