8 wt saltwater fly rod reel Orvis Recon 8wt REDFISH Combo Outfit The 5/6 can accommodate a 4wt and 7wt line with no problem Echo Prime 8'10" 8wt Fly

Some experts say carbon fiber cant withstand cold weather, but we have so far found no reason to swap these for different poles in the winter (for what its worth, Black Diamond labels them as four-season, winter-worthy gear)

A sinking line can be an advantage on lakes and large rivers where most of the catching takes place well below the surface, but a floating line will suffice in most situations and will also allow the use of surface patterns

Line Capacity Line capacity refers to the amount of fishing line a reel can hold

I tried it with micro-jigs, small crankbaits, and various wacky worms, and reached for it much more than expected