model number on st croix rods St. Connect Fly Rod (5wt, 8ft 6in) A timeless American made classic that has reliably served anglers for decades 2008 ICAST St Croix rods

All things being equal, a trekking pole with a one-piece shaft will be both less expensive and lighter and stronger than a trekking pole with a multipiece shaft

The Frost trigger is easy to grab with one finger, and the jigs go down without any effort, though you may want to adjust the spool tension knob depending on if youre using 5mm jigs versus 3mm or even 2.5mm jigs

That being said, the 7-foot medium Expride is still plenty enough rod for ticking the tops of submerged vegetation, youll just want to beef up your line a bit for situations like this where the bass may try to bury you up

Heater and Thermometer: Regulation of an Actual Constant Temperature Having a submersible aquarium heater is a must in case you intend on having tropical fish