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Best for Skipping Docks: Douglas XMatrix DXS 704F Pros Easily handles heavier lures than much of the competition Tangle-free tip top Fuji Alconite guides with ceramic inserts to handle braid Cons May not be ideal for the lightest finesse lures Key Features Length: 7 feet Power: Medium Action: Fast Lure Weight: to 1 ounce Split grip EVA handle Unless youre magical with a baitcasting rod and reel, youll need spinning gear to skip lures under docks and then extract the big bass that lives there

Work topwater plugs for striped bass in the surf, cast soft plastics for redfish in shallow flats, throw jerkbaits for snook around structure, or fish live bait for trophy gamefish

Does it float into your hand or is it feel somewhat sluggish even just picking it up

This reels frame definitely bends easier than the previous model's frame