backyard fishing pole Telescopic and single ball bearing drive for smooth action Garden Fishing Rod

Best for Dry Flies and Delicate Presentations: Thomas & Thomas Paradigm 844 Pros Silky smooth with plenty of feel Accurate Good tippet protection Cons A one-trick pony Report Card Accuracy: 8/9 Ease of Cast: 5/5 Max Distance: 70 feet Pairs Well With: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Trout line Key Features 8 foot, 4 inches long, 4-piece Medium action Cigar grip Handcrafted in Massachusetts Limited lifetime warranty to original owner Unlike the Centric and some of the other all-rounders in this lineup, the Thomas & Thomas Paradigm is very much a specialty rod

Would be a great travel/backpacking rod for high mountain streams

Fishing reels with less bearings can outperform those with more, if they are made by reputable manufacturers and all of their parts work in a perfect symphony

Do not pierce the spine