6'6 baitcaster rod Elite Series 7' 6" In turn 6th Sense Lux Rod Series

In clear water, these fish can easily see black and blue lures

I dont think Ive lost a single one yet when hopping it on a jighead

Hit a few rocks when youre pounding the shoreline and its going to break

Spooled with Daiwas new J-Braid Grand and paired with the new Daiwa TD Zero (reviewed next issue) Ive taken the Caldia out targeting squid which puts pressure on the gears and gets it very dirty with slime and salt Australian salmon, estuary tailor and silver trevally to put the drag through its paces, plus a heap of bream, which is what a reel of this size is designed for

Yes, many anglers use both reels depending on the situation