TackleTour

You get a single choice of rod/reel for the rest of your life.
What is it? And why? Is it versatility? Prestige? Aesthetics? Nostalgia?
Remember...
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

NO CAN DO

Damn, this is tough. As a big bait fisherman it boils down to two set ups, the Dobyns 795ML and the 867 in the finals. Both paired with a Pluton and 80# braid. As much as I love the 867, I'd have to say the 795 based solely on how versatile it is with the baits I fish most often. When I think about what baits I use the most that I can/can't throw on either rig the 795 is the clear winner. Only baits I can't throw on the 795 are the Deps 250 and Mattlures 10" Deadtwitch. Pluton is the reel cause, well, it's just a badass little reel and I LOVE them.

with all respect to current innovations in reels, I would go with the two tone Zebco Abu Cardinal 4 spinning reel, without any qualms or reservations. DECADES of trouble-free usage has given them a clear spot at the head of the class. definitely my go to reel. rod is a bit harder. maybe a shimano AERO AMG66 because it covers so many bases FOR ME. WOW! how do you pick one rod?! many, many great rods. are we spoiled or what!

NRX with a stella