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Often a quiet splash is better than a loud splash from a no-resistance cast from a spinning reel

Slightly more power would have helped but then it would also hurt it at 25 feet

Features Purpose-built for offshore fishing along Australias saltwater coastline Fitted with premium Fuji K Faz Lite guides Custom designed EVA moulded grips for extra grip and comfort Built tough for saltwater species Lightweight, strong TC4 blank construction Powerful performance when casting and after a fish is hooked Tech Spec SHIMANO ANTHEM OVERHEAD ROD

Cut Bait: 2/0 to 6/0 Cut bait creates the widest range because portion size varies so much

One small wrinkle: I'm now in the northwest corner of the map, which has a distinct lack of ponds (and a distinct lack of everything else: even the tiny town that used to exist out here has been removed, leaving only a solitary water pump)