For deadstick or set-line applications, you may want to consider the Okuma Ceymar CBF-500, which features a unique bait feeding system that allows anglers to disengage their spinning reel spool and allow their bait (and the fish) to run freely before engaging the drag lever and fighting the fish at normal drag pressure
They couple up well with Bass Pro Shops' XPS Walleye Jig
Features and Benefits Ugly Tech construction utilizes carbon and fiberglass for a strong, sensitive rod Clear Tip technology enhances sensitivity Ugly Tuff stainless steel guides eliminate pop-outs Double anodized aluminum reel resists corrosion for lasting durability 3+1 bearings deliver a smooth feel and quick sets Compression bail springs extend the reel's lifespan Specifications Product Type: Fishing Rod & Reel Combo Handle length (in.): || Activity: Fishing Style: Spinning Combos Suitable Water Type: Saltwater What's in the Box Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod
The fully sealed system uses redundant O-rings and a V-ring seal to keep water, salt, and debris out, even when dunked in rough seas or laid in the shallows
Nope, to me its what we want to and can afford to fish with, and how the reel copes with the saltwater environment over a proper length of time