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I have caught some as big as 8 pounds and quite a few 3-5 pounders, but most are at 2 pounds and under

Good Rod Overall I think what I would see as the biggest drawback to these rods is that they arent ultra-sensitive

Even at that, it became necessary right away to find a way to make even these slim, slimy, and compact lures fight their way into and out of the weeds without getting so snagged that they were lost forever

The 3XD offers a specialized bill to help with that deflection and it keeps your bait from getting snagged as often

"The fluorocarbon leader is necessary for baits with treble hooks and props because the limp braid tends to wrap up on them when you work the bait