X-Ship Technology: This stands for Extra, Smooth, & High Power. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, X-Ship maintains precise alignment with the drive gear, even under the extreme load of a big fish or a hard-pulling lure like a magnum crankbait or bucktail
Attaching a snap swivel directly to the line tie will help keep the main body from rotating instead of the prop tail caused by vegetation that sometimes gets trapped in between
The Creed X, on the other hand, has been an excellent choice for finesse techniques, with its lightweight design and smooth action allowing me to impart subtle movements in my lures
Thirty years later, I got the chance to tour Berkleys headquarters for an in-person peek behind the curtain
5'6" (SMD564ULFS) Best for tight stream and creek fishing where shorter rods provide better casting accuracy in confined spaces
Round baitcast reels have a larger spool with greater line capacity