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Paired it with a 7' HMG travel rod, And it was casting Lucky Crafts and weighted lures way out

Best Dropper: Schucks Jigger Minnow Best Dropper-Style Perch Ice Bait Schucks Jigger Minnow See It Pros Handmade lures, one-at-a-time in the USA Excel at converting neutral/negative fish into biters Lead spoon body for slower rate of fall for suspended fish Single gold hook versus treble on most dropper baits, easy for fish to mouth Slides through weeds, cribs, brush, and wood to hard-to-reach fish Cons None Key Features Dense minnow-shaped spoon/jig body Features an eye for visibility Gold chain attached to bottom of spoon/jig body Gold longer-shank single-barbed hook attached to chain Price: $3.49 Simply, when other baits fail to produce through the ice or open water, I turn to the Schucks Jigger Minnow

Yes, open face reels usually have stronger drag systems and higher line capacity, making them better for catching bigger or stronger fish

This rod all guides look align BUT if you hold the reel and reel seat flat level they all line up to the left