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Grabbing past the foregrip, high-sticking the rod, or allowing the rod to smack the gunwale are the most common ways to break a rod, says Cathart

And when do you head back into the water

It can take up to 350 lbs on water, which is quite a lot

Given that beginner anglers are often still figuring things like drag out, the forgiveness of the stretch can prove a lifesaver like it has done for me many times in the past

It also preserves your investment in creating a rod that reflects your angling personality

A minimalists dream, the all-new Battenkill features a classically styled, yet technically more advantageous, four-position click on-and-pawl drag system