shimano convergence salmon & steelhead casting rods ROD 6'6" MH 1 PC. – Grimsby Tackle the Compre Salmon/Steelhead series delivers the performance and reliability needed for a successful angling experience Shimano CVC70MC Convergence Casting Rod

Wet the knot for less friction before tightening it very hard with the help of a plier holding the swivel

Corsillo says its louder than the IC4, but not so loud that its a distraction. She adds that she likes the feedback of the slight whirring sound it makes when you really push yourself. It doesnt have Bluetooth, which means you cant connect your phone to it, so if youre trying to dial in a specific resistance (rather than going off feel), you might want to consider a different model, like the Stages or Peloton bikes below

Either of these rigs will get your fly down 50plus feet in a typical neap tide

Although I didnt bring much knowledge or experience to the table, I did bring one thing along that proved invaluablea single tackle tray chock-full of my most trusted farm pond baits