st croix imperial 4wt fly rod St. IU764.4 USA making it incredibly light St. Croix Imperial Fly Rod

Vom Hofes reel was a result of a design provided by William Boschen, whose contribution was acknowledged with his initial added to the model name: B-Ocean. Before the reel reached the market, Boschen had used a prototype to catch a 315-pound broadbill swordfish, which was the heaviest ever caught by a recreational angler up to that time

They can be used with line weights up to 100 lb test and with large spool reels

Does it have a ferrule

Whether youre fishing for rainbow, brown, brook, or cutthroat trout in rivers, creeks, or streams, or going after mammoth lake trout (or steelhead) in lakes and reservoirs, selecting your fishing line comes down to visibility, line weight (test), and durability

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