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Longer rods make longer casts in general

Adding a food fishing bonus on top of the max-level fishing skill is possible, too

On most lure rods I would use or test I am fine with the bit of extra weight to the Slammer IV 2500, and of course I like the robust nature of the reel and I dont remotely obsess about ultra-smoothness when I am actually out fishing But I do enjoy trying out and fishing with other spinning reels, and I do think that some lure rods benefit from a lighter reel strapped to them (a review of a rod like this is coming soon)

Don't confuse longevity with strength

Oftentimes it tries to go wherever it wants, rather than in the direction you want it to go