PostedMay 14, 2013 at 7:05 pm my Quantum 4 piece pack rod w/ a Quantum xtralight reel weighs in at 8.6 oz total (loaded w/ 2# test), the best part was it cost $30 :) the rod is graphite and the reel is a 3 ball bearing, so pretty decent quality- enough so I landed this 5# cutbow w/ it PostedMay 14, 2013 at 7:41 pm Though I usually avoid comparing the size of my junk with people, this
Daiwa hasn't gone a couple of years without releasing a new Lexa since they got announced, these have been a workhorse reel for them starting as the big bait bass and musky special and morphing into a go-to for everything from calico's to yellowtail (I won't say bluefin even though I've seen enough of them being caught on these low profiles)
Low gear on a two-speed gets you the torque to turn a powerful fish or grind up from depth
But if you want to practice all the time, you need the resources
As an alternative, pin one hook of the same style treble through the shell near the smallest black spot between the horns