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An exposed hook shank catches light differently than scales or skin

The D is for "Distance" meaning these are the faster action rods than the Helios F series which is for "Finesse" and is more specifically aimed at freshwater applications

The IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) record stands at 72 pounds 12 ounces but most soupfin caught in California weigh between 30 and 50 pounds, on average, or around 65 to 70 inches in length

Conservation and Ethics: The Physics of the Hookset Biologists support the two-inch rule because it reduces trauma to the fish

Snag or attempt to snag fish except as allowed by R12-4-313