ugly stik catfish rod and gx2 Spinning Combo Enjoy fishing anywhere you go with this portable combo Ugly Stik Catfish Special Spinning

This is my favorite - and blatantly biased - option

Action is great and they get bit plain and simple

ABU GARCIA REVO SX SPINNING Performance: Heavy Duty Quality Reel Proficiency: Medium The Revo SX spinning reel is a cutting-edge design innovation that brings fishing to the next level

A big walleye wont always pull line if the drag is tight

Essential tips: Always moisten braid before tightening to prevent heat damage Use more wraps than you would with monofilament Avoid friction-dependent knots unless specifically designed for braid Test every knot with steady pull before casting Top braid knots: Palomar, Berkley Braid, Alberto, and Double Uni

Carrying a rod rigged for each tactic saves time and energy and encourages me to quickly change strategies to dial in the bite