This item is guaranteed non-DOA, however, because it is a new old stock item it does not carry any manufacturers warranty
This rod comes in at around $300.00 St
Ive heard the main views are at the end of the hike when you make it to the lake itself and it starts out steep, but evens out after a bit of hiking
Bi-axial elasticized inserts assist with fit and freedom of movement
The long pole is another option, but if the water is clear its advisable to use extra line down to the float, keeping the pole tip slightly to one side to avoid scaring fish in the shallow far bank water
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