closed spinning reel combo Reaction Tackle Fishing Rod and -SmoothCast fast taper with enough backbone for accurate casts and solid hook penetration St. Croix Sole Inshore System

Whether youre a beginner or an experienced angler, youll find the ideal rod to match your fishing style

I also love seeing smart dogs just lying on the shore, basking in the day, while their fishing humans cast

Key features of the reel are an all-metal S-compact body, carbon fiber drag, A-RB corrosion resistant ball bearings, and a super free spool

Snook spend the winter hunkered down in deeper backwater canals and rivers, but once the weather stabilizes, they return to the flats, mangroves, and beaches

Rinse the rod with fresh water after each use to remove salt and debris

Photo by Travis Smola Best Value: Abu Garcia Veritas Best Value Specs Construction: Graphite Powers: Medium-Light, Medium, Medium-Heavy Action: Fast Lengths: 6 9, 7 Pros Very durable Versatile beyond drop shotting Great backbone Cons Some models are a little heavy for drop shot Ive owned a couple medium power Veritas rods for a couple years now, and theyve become my go-to rods for a variety of fishing scenarios, drop shot included