dobyns champion swimbait rod XP Swimbait, Mag Topwater and A-Rig Casting Rods – Three Rivers Tackle Fuji Alconite guides Dobyns Champion XP Umbrella Rig/Swimbait

Despite being almost so, it's not an exact copy of the Zaion rotors of the Saltigas

In her extensive 30-by-30-foot workshop packed with lathes, a router, a planer and multiple electric saws, she selects the customers handle preference

The reel I picked up for this post had an after market knob whose articulating surfaces got Corrosion-X: The other big knock on the Saltist has been the internal parts of the Line Roller (22) as the "Collars" (21) are nylon bushings that quickly seize possibly contributed to by the brass Collar (26) that can be seen to have corrosion on it in the image below

Dobyns rods are known for balance, and I find this rod helps reduce fatigue when fishing all day

Best for Trolling: Okuma Cold Water Line Counter best for trolling Okuma Cold Water Line Counter Pros Anti-fog line counter Durable and corrosion-resistant Affordable Cons Slightly bulky Specs Gear Ratio: 5.1:1 Max Drag: 25 lbs The Okuma Cold Water is a proven winner for muskie trolling

I fish these baits on heavy jigheads, normally heavy pitchin or flippin style jigs