chronarch baitcast combo Sougayilang Camo Baitcaster Combo, 2-Piece 30+24Ton Graphite Rod, 8.0:1 Gear Ratio,9+1 Bearings Reel, SuperPolymer Handle,Hook Keeper for Bass, Walleye, Pike, Catfish Fishing : Sports & Outdoors The Shimano Chronarch MGL Casting Reel weighs in at only 6.5 oz Shimano chronarch 100 “retro” baitcasting

I tested the smallest size of this rod

This allows you to set the resistance when a fish pulls on the line

While many Medium-Heavy rods are 7 feet or longer, this 6'6" version is the "Special Ops" tool of the Veritas lineup

7 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing X2-Crftic alloy frame Carbon Matrix hybrid drag system Duragear brass gear D2 Gear Design DuraClutch design MagTrax brake system Compact bent handle and star 30-ton graphite High density EVA Stainless steel guides with zirconium inserts Abu designed extreme exposure reel seat ROD LENGTH: 7' ROD POWER: MEDIUM HEAVY NUMBER OF PIECES: 1 REEL SIZE: LP REEL HANDLE POSITION: RIGHT GEAR RATIO: 6.6:1 GUIDE TYPE: STAINLESS STEEL LURE RATING: 3/8-1

As the spool spins, the brakes extend from the center of the spool to run along a shelf inside the sides of the brake housing, creating friction that slows down the spool