st croix avid trout rod Series Panfish Ready to handle many of the freshwater species across the country St. Croix Rods Trout Series

Although balmy, sunny days seem to draw bass into shallower water and are frequently best, dont neglect overcast, threatening weather

It fishes very smooth with its 9 ball bearings, has a good drag and is braid ready out of the box

Best Fly-Fishing Gear: At a Glance Best Freshwater Rod: Scott Session 9 5-Weight ($695) Best Reel: Lamson Guru S Blackout ($300) Best Line: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Double Taper ($100) Best Gear Box: Yeti Loadout GoBox 15 ($125) Best Fly Puck: Fishpond Shallow Mag Pad Fly Puck ($8) Best Backpack: Fishpond Roll-Top Backpack ($230) Best Sandal: Teva Outflow ($100) Best Single-Person Raft: NRS Boundary 100 ($1,875) Best Sunglasses: Costa Sunglasses ($359) Best Rain Jacket: Patagonia Rain Jacket ($229) Best Fly-Fishing Waders: Simms Stockingfoot Wader ($1,000) Best Wading Boots: Patagonia Wading Boots ($299) The Reviews: The Best Fly-Fishing Gear Best Freshwater Rod: Scott Session 9 5-Weight Fly Rod Weight: 5

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