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Best Bladebait Rod: JT Outdoors JTX-Mag Pros Extremely sensitive from the tip through the butt section Well-balanced with reel Excellent hand-built, custom rod quality Perfect for working bladebaits, jigs/swimbaits, or small spoons/glidebaits Cons Pricey Key Features Length Tested: 6 feet 10 inches Power and Action Tested: Medium-light power, fast action Proprietary Toray carbon fibers spun with zonal technology SeaGuide Hero high grade with silicon nitride insert and recoil guides Blank-through SeaGuide Alien reel seat handle or Sure-Grip Tennessee handle option Available in four different color combinations MSRP: $330 Of all the rods my buddies and I tested over the past year, this is my favorite

Now, the actual spool design, the drag system and the arbor are not to be overlooked either

My Quantum Strive 2500 is solid with very little play in the spool and none discernible in the handle

Choosing the right setup often comes down to personal preference and fishing style