st croix 3 piece spinning rod St. CTCS66MLF2-C X-Trek Freshwater Combo this newest generation of St St, Croix Avid Trek Travel

This reel would, of course, be just fine as a casting tool, but with a 4.3:1 retrieve, its better suited to mechanical jigging (and deepwater bottom fishing this combo would be dynamite on puka), rather than casting and retrieving lures

BGMQ8000-H

sliding construction may be tricky for first-time users

With several accredited certifications, including being a wilderness first responder and a leave no trace expert, Perrin believes it is important for all of us to reconnect with the natural world.

This model also includes a Hardware Kit

MWO Geremy Olson is an avid outdoorsman, producer and public speaker, 241ink.org, whose son Peter also writes a monthly feature for MidWest Outdoors