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Another point worth mentioning is the Test Curve rating which appears on most carp rods

Its built for commuters and urban shoots, with a clean silhouette that doesnt scream expensive camera inside. It holds a DSLR or mirrorless body with a couple of lenses comfortably, plus a laptop compartment for editing on the move

Stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts keep your line tracking cleanly under tension, while the ported skeleton reel seat and custom carbon locking nut improve feel and durability

As Sam Lungren, MeatEaters fishing editor, has pointed out, bass fishing can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. So, $150 could get you some cool data on how you caught a fish, or you could spend $1.50 on a loaf of Wonderbread that could effectively catch the same fish

Remember, this rod is rated for 1 to 5 ounce lures, and I figured it would skew away from the lower end, with 2 to 4 ounces being the sweet spot

The oil tanned leather case complimented my landing net, providing protection during travel and storage