berkley lightning rod baitcast combo Spinning - 6'6" Getting set up for a day on the ice doesnt have to put a hole in your bank account Berkley Lightning Rod Combos -

It's in no way perfect or trouble free, but for the price it is simply brilliant

Its machined aluminum braid-ready spool and tubular carbon fiber handle with a soft touch knob contribute to durability and comfort, enabling precise control during retrieval

Perch tend to be more aggressive and hit larger lures, often in deep water, so slightly heavier rods that handle 6-pound test are best

Adopts a two-point centrifugal brake system using an old-type Bakelite block that increases flight distance

It seems like Lews comes out with a new model number for these two reels every year, but these two and their predecessors have made up most of my arsenal for several years now