st croix imperial switch fly rod 11ft 7 wt St. USA Croix Imperial Salt Fly Rod is here with the technology you need to conquer those harsh saltwater fishing conditions St. Croix IS9011.4 Imperial Salt

Thats because the guides nearest the reel on a spinning rod are unusually large and called reduction guides

You need the low-gear torque to pull a big plug

Salmon/Pike/Musky models: 9 7-weight and 10 8-weight Carp/Bass model: 9 6-weight Winston Alpha+ Classic smooth Winston action Plenty of power Sensitive tip The Winston Alpha+ surprised me because it perfectly marries that classic Winston feel with the power you need for chasing really big fish

I also use it extensively when casting and retrieving along river margins

Its also lovely looking a definite move away from the slightly blingy reels that dominated the last few years