abu garcia beast x pike casting rod Baitcast Rods Beast series rods have been designed to be paired with the beast reels to throw big baits for large powerful fish Abu Garcia Beast X Casting

Features At A Glance Compact bent handle and drag star provide an efficient design Machined aluminum spool provides strength without additional weight Power Disk drag system gives smooth drag performance Duragear brass gear extends gear life for years of use MagTrax brake system gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast Recessed reel foot Graphite side plates 4 Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation One piece graphite frame Gear ratio: 6.4:1 View of the side where the brake settings are located

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So when the fish jumped almost immediately after the hook set, the stiff rod didnt absorb the shock of the hook set and then the slack in the line, which gave the fish the opportunity to jump and go free

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