THE WINNERS: BAITCASTING RODS AND REELS

OKUMA X-SERIES If it’s been some time since you’ve considered the Okuma brand of fishing rods, let the new premium X-Series serve as your reintroduction. The all-black rod with minimal lettering emits elegance. Once in hand, it becomes evident the X-Series is more than a pretty face. Not only is the rod amazingly lightweight, it also has a satisfying quickness at the tip when hurling a 3/8-ounce bladed jig toward a lily pad field. The rod tip jumps to life during the retrieve as the staccato action of the jig transmits through the blank and into the angler’s hand. An explanation of the components that produce the X-Series’ airy weight and crisp feel can get technical, but these features are worthy of detail to appreciate the build quality. The Japanese…

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