Of the other travel rods we tested, the Dark Matter Bonefish Plus Travel Rod cost more than our travel picks, and the Toadfish Travel Spinning Rod, which we initially considered as a more affordable option, wasnt nearly as affordable as the travel version of the Ugly Stik GX2
Hook Keeper The hook keeper is a small ring on the rod
It was from Stan Gibbs in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Remove the spool every 20-30 sessions, clean the drag washers with isopropyl alcohol, and apply a thin layer of appropriate drag grease
This 11/0 All-purpose rig includes 4 39960DT Mustad Hooks (11/0 circle), 400lb LP Prime Mono trunk line, 250lb LP Prime mono Droplines, and 3" AFW CH Glow Anti-chafe crimp protectors.