baitcaster rod blanks Matt Stefan 7'3" Med-Heavy Super Versatile Baitcasting Kit The Ballistick series has been the high end option for Japanese seabass fishing and the new model expands on that with application specific rods that are tailored to the extremes of technique SH1065-2 Blank Rod

And 25-pound test would have too large of a diameter, limiting the amount of line you could spool on your reel

While you're greasing and oiling each piece, begin putting the reel back together (not setting freshly greased pieces back on the towel) Once you're all done, check that everything was put back together properly by reeling the handle, and adjusting the tension, drag, and brakes If you've done a good job, your reel should work like it's new again

By cutting out the printed template for the side-view of your lure, you can draw around it to get the exact shape you need

With warming water, its a great chance to throw a topwater for the first time, or really to do just about whatever you want in some parts of the country