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Shimano Speedmaster Surf Casting Rod The Shimano Speedmaster Surf Casting Rod SPMC120MH2 delivers a powerful mix of precision, durability, and performance ideal for surf anglers targeting large coastal species

Lets start with the workhorse: Its a straight shank flipping and pitching hook like the VMC Ike Approved Heavy Duty hook

Remember at all times that your true goal leading up to the inevitable capture of a salmon is effective 'water coverage'

Good, inexpensive graphite fly rods and single-action reels are common these days

What this rigging achieved was a backward fall

With a 75-pound rating, it'll snag up any musky or even the biggest bull red