8 wt saltwater fly rod st croix St. Imperial SW Legend Elite Salt is designed to maximize opportunity for all saltwater anglers via powerful and accurate fast St. Croix Mojo Bass Fly

Built with a rigid Hagane Body , this reel eliminates flex under extreme pressure, ensuring every turn of the handle translates into direct cranking power

It's my choice for more open areas or when fishing a frog around isolated cover like overhanging trees, docks, and scattered grass." Seaguar Pro Mark Daniels Jr is big proponent of TactX braid for punching grass and throwing frogs Daniels uses the same approach and starts with 50 lb TactX instead of the 65 lb that some prefer

This can be especially useful when fishing from the surf, casting across shallow flats, or trying to reach feeding fish without moving the boat closer

With the circle hook setup, the key is to leave the rod upright in the rod holder and let the fish hook themselves

This reels crowning moment for me came on its first expedition

Its one of the most interesting new products in fly fishing