Very buoyant hookbaits are needed for the set-up to work effectively, so I like to use Mainline Cork Dust Pop-Ups, as these remain perfectly popped up indefinitely
Beyond its screaming shade of orange, its got many of the high-end internals of the Abu MGX, but with a gear ratio of 9.0:1, which chews up a freaky 37 inches of line per turn of the reel handle
Its confidence and knowing what to throw and we know what to throw. In order to maintain (and widen) their lead on Day 2, the brothers will have to dial in their rotation from spot to spot
The 1oz tip is closer to 3/4oz versions on other feeder rods in my collection, while the rest also seem slightly more forgiving than their ratings suggest
Pick the edge, place the lure cleanly, and work it out