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It is not one of the main five here because the Royale Legend Pro and Kestrel reels cover the broader bass lanes better

Overall Favorite Frog: Best Walker: Best Cover Frog: Small Frogs

This rod is expensive, but thats to be expected from a premium blank with premium features

Model Braid Capacity (Test/Yds) Mono Capacity (Test/Yds) Line Retrieve Gear Ratio Max Drag TOR14HGA 40/375, 50/370 65/240 14/300, 16/270, 20/200 38" 6.3:1 17 lb TOR16HGA 50,530, 65/330 80/250 16/450, 20/320, 25/260 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR16HGAL 50,530, 65/330 80/250 16/450, 20/320, 25/260 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR20HGA 50,710, 65/375 80/310 20/420, 25/340, 30/280 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR20HGAL 50/710,65/375 80/310 20/420,25/340,30/280 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR30HGA 50,1015, 65/515, 80/415 25/420, 30/350, 40/260 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR30HGAL 50/1015,65/515 80/415 25/420,30/350,40/260 46" 6.2:1 24 lb TOR40HGA 40/1500, 50/1250, 65/92040/470, 50/370, 60/270 40/470, 50/370, 60/270 46" 5.1:1 31 TOR50 65/845, 80/710, 100/540 40/490, 50/440 43" 6.2:1 30 lb

If you are limited to purchasing one rod "to do it all", I would recommend the 7'6" Heavy Fast