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Equipped with 4 high-precision shielded stainless steel bearings, this handle delivers a frictionless, smooth retrieve while resisting dust and water

The standard buck tail that comes on the back treble hook is replaced with a new hook dressed with real feathers of varying colors

However, hungry rainbow trout will not hesitate to come to the surface to forage for food

The Fierce IV LE is another saltwater rod targeted mostly for inshore anglers

That covers all types of fishing, from trout, pan fish, and crappies right through to bass, walleye, and stripers, and into larger saltwater fish

Thanks to a rubber braid band anglers can tie braided line directly to the spool with no monofilament backing necessary, and the uniquely designed MaxCast II spool offers superior casting distance because it reduces friction by eliminating line contact with the front edge of the spool