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All of these features make the reel a better fishing tool by reducing line twist and tangles, minimising angler fatigue and improving hook-set power (and hopefully preventing anti-reverse failure at critical times)

The 2000 and 3000 sizes are especially relevant for many bass anglers, depending on rod length, line choice, and whether you prefer a lighter or slightly more line-capable setup

What To Throw: Now that we have the where out of the way, now we can get to the what and the why

A Daiwa decal badge finishes off the butt section of the split grip Most frog rods feel pretty beefy, even heavy at times, but this rod never feels unwieldy