It is a casting rod for using on boats,you cast out & forward of the boat &
allow a bow of line to develop,when a fish takes the bait the water pressure
on the line keeps it tight & transfers the knock to your rod tip,it is
usually used in fast shallowish water so you can get your bait away from the
boat & out of the "scare" zone underneath.


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"david" wrote in message
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As subject really, read lots of mags, tried to deduce, failed.

david