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Using a wacky rig tool is the easiest way to get an O-ring onto a soft plastic, just wet the tool, and slide an O-ring down the tube and onto the lure at the halfway mark on the lure

High-quality less-packable rods tend to use ceramic inserts, but I believe the metal inserts here are more of a benefit than a drawback because theyre more durable

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The Shimano Tiagra 50WLRSA reel ideally matches up to game rods rated at 24kg but can be fished on heavier stroker style rods

In a previous life, Brian was the fly manager for Umpqua Feather Merchants, who produce many of the flies found in your local fly shop