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Rod:  Star Aerial EXKF 7' live bait rod.
Reel:  Shimano TSM4 Speedmaster

The economy kingfish combo consists of a Shimano TSM4 Speedmaster reel that holds 425 yards of 20# mono. This fast (6:0:1) retrieve ratio) reel is paired with a Star Aerial EXKF 7' live bait rod. This combo is lightweight, strong, and versatile, not to mention durable. This is the actual combo used by Capt. Brant and the rest of the OIFC captains in everyday charter fishing, and these systems have caught virtually everything that swims. Kingfish to 50 pounds, big dolphin fish, amberjack, and the OIFC record 63.45 pound cobia all fell victim to this combo. It comes spooled with 20# mono, or upgrade to 20# Yo-Zuri Hybrid mono for just $15 more.  An outstanding bargain.

The Shimano TSM4 Speedmaster reel is THE reel for everyday live bait fishing. It has a fast 6.0:1 retrieve ratio and holds 425 yards of 20# mono.  It has a strong graphite frame and it's internal components last an entire season of constant fishing without servicing, save freshwater washdown at the end of each trip.

The Star Aerial EXKF live bait rod is a great economy option for fishing the North Carolina coast. It has a tip sensitive enough to keep #6 treble hooks in the mouth of a smoker king as he rips line off the reel, but enough back bone to land larger kings, dolphin, and cobia. The rod also has a graphite reel seat and gimbal to keep weight down, which means less stress on the angler during an extended fight.

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