st croix avid pearl casting rod Series Inshore Rods – J&H Tackle Ready to handle many of the freshwater species across the country Excellent quality St Croix Avid

(Shimano lists the grip as 9.5 but thats only the forward cork portion of the gripnearly all coastal anglers are two-hand casters, so the length of the bottom grip is important.) I dont like the exposed blank section of the rod below the reel seat, on this or any spinning rod, because I frequently seem to grab the blank instead of the grip, but I realize the missing grip section helps to keep the rod light as well as make it affordable

Rod and Reel Combos Buying a rod and reel combo takes the guesswork out of assembling an outfit, and also provides cost savings

It can be challenging to know which accessories to prioritize

If you want a reliable, versatile two-hander for salmon and steelhead fishing, the Sonic series wont let you down

The evolution is happening so quickly that many anglers, and even tackle stores, struggle to keep up with what each model offers