okuma 8k carp reel Long Cast Carp Fishing Reel – MatchFishing The Okuma LS Okuma Surf 8K FD 5+1bb

Length / Pieces: 7 / 1 Power / Action: Light / Fast Style: Spinning Color: ACC Green Handle: Split-grip cork Model / SKU: TPS-701S-LF-C UPC: 850056326926 MSRP: $114.99 Packaging: Sleeve Line: 48 lb mono/fluoro (or 810lb braid + light leader) Lures/Rigs: ~1/321/8 oz jigs, slip bobbers, small spoons, long float drifts, deeper jigging Targets: trout, crappie, bluegill/shellcracker Choose 7 when you need maximum casting range, superior mending, and hook pickup on longer lines or deeper water

If you want more tactics for those conditions, what lures to use for night fishing is a solid companion guide

I use this rod as a sort of jack-of-all-trades beater at this point

Bridling keeps the hook completely clear of the fish, improves hook-up ratio, and is worth learning if kite fishing or slow-trolling live baits is a regular part of your program