Background about my camera experience and my type of hiking

Heres a guide to help you select the appropriate rod for various fish species: Small Fish (Panfish, Trout, Small Bass) Rod Type: Spinning Rod Length: 5 to 7 feet Power: Ultra-light to Light Action: Fast or Moderate Material: Graphite or Composite Medium Fish (Bass, Walleye, Pike, Catfish) Rod Type: Spinning or Baitcasting Rod Length: 6 to 7.5 feet Power: Medium to Medium-Heavy Action: Fast or Medium-Fast Material: Graphite or Composite Large Fish (Salmon, Steelhead, Large Catfish) Rod Type: Spinning or Baitcasting Rod Length: 7 to 9 feet Power: Medium-Heavy to Heavy Action: Fast or Moderate-Fast Material: Composite or Fiberglass Very Large Fish (Musky, Large Pike, Large Saltwater Fish) Rod Type: Baitcasting or Conventional Rod Length: 7 to 10 feet Power: Heavy to Extra-Heavy Action: Fast Material: Composite or Fiberglass Specific Recommendations: For Panfish: Rod Type: Spinning Example: 5-6 foot ultra-light power, fast action rod

More-serious anglers will want the Kristals, Daiwas and Shimanos
They are so powerful that I often fish an 11# for GTs and an 8# for permit as they cast bigger flies with ease
(We dont put in the exact weight because with wood cores there is no consistency in a boards weight) Sizing Here are some ideal US boot sizes for the Ride Wild Life