Shimano BTR8000D Baitrunner Reel/TackleDirect TDSBS701MH Custom Combo Review

TDSBS701MH TackleDirect Custom Rod: TackleDirect Custom Saltwater rods are high performance and are the result of stringent "on the water" design and testing by some of the finest sport anglers around the world. Tackle Direct new Silver series Boat Spinning rod model TDSBS 701MH is A MUST HAVE in al...most any saltwater boat anglers arsenal! Designed to be the all-around boat spinning rod that?s at home in any number of saltwater applications ranging from South Florida Sailfish and smoker kings Gulf Coast Cobia and sow red snappers to near shore East Coast stripers and blues and bull reds. The Silver Series TDSBS 701MH is perfectly balanced with a number high quality 5000 to 6000 class size spinning reels spooled with 20 to 40 pound braid or monofilament lines.Crafted from an ultra-high strength blank featuring a precision blend of both graphite and fiberglass fibers with an integrated solid tip to insure full sensitivity and extra durability during high strain situations with big fish. This new series offers a traditional boat spinning rod taper in a modern small diameter blank design and the latest in Fuji guides in an affordable package. Only the best components have been selected to insure years of trouble free rugged saltwater use.Precision graphite and fiberglass small diameter blankFuji O Series Concept guides with new 360 Degree guide ring protectionCustom shrink grips over cushioned EVA core for offshore durabilitySaltwater rugged nylon gimbal with cushioned capBTR8000FD Baitrunner Spinning Reel: The Baitrunner D combines todays technology with legendary performance and durability. Incoporating all the latest techonology such as the Propulsion Line Management System and S A-RB bearings.Graphite FrameGraphite SideplatePropulsion Line Management SystemVarispeed OscillationS-ConceptMachined Aluminum HandleDartainium II Drag WAshers (Cross Carbon)Repairable ClickerS A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Ball BearingsSuper Stopper Anti-ReverseDyna-BalanceFloating ShaftFluidrive II GearingAn $8.00 oversize packaging charge applies to this item as it ships in a long heavy duty tube to protect your items. This fee will still apply when discount shipping coupons are used.