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Recently they introduced their first true BFS reel after many guys were using the Hundo 100 to cast light lures easily

It also handles turbulence and current better than other minnow plugs

I like the Countdown Mag for a search bait because I can troll fast to find the fish and then slow down to work a specific area

But if you want to buy a separate rod, a good overall fit for the reels mentioned here would be a 6 - 7 Medium to Medium/Heavy rod

Shimanos Ocea Bomb Dip Flashboost is designed to entice a striper to bite and then keep the fish pinned all the way to the boat

On my waters, rainbow smelt, cisco, yellow perch and shiner species are the most common prey