okuma catfish rod short butt BC-S-802H Battle Spinning Rod, 8' Length, 2 Piece Rod, Heavy Power : Sports & Outdoors and a rigid metal Size:Hook Size: 10 - Q'ty/Pk: 5 Saltys 2.5 Oz Salty's Bacalhau Special 1ª Faroe Islands +- 3.5 kg

okuma catfish rod short butt BC-S-802H Battle Spinning Rod, 8' Length, 2 Piece Rod, Heavy Power : Sports & Outdoors and a rigid metal Size:Hook Size: 10 - Q'ty/Pk: 5 Saltys 2.5 Oz Salty's Bacalhau Special 1ª Faroe Islands +- 3.5 kg

Saltys 2.5 Oz Salty's jointed needlefish plug making kits

Seems like the few who had a bad experience dealt with quality control issues with loose screws or nuts or a lack of understanding on the two braking systems

Bacalhau Special 1ª Faroe Islands +- 3.5 kg

Size:Hook Size: 10 - Q'ty/Pk: 5

After that, I followed things up with paper to help get a smooth finish

and a rigid metal handle for maximum cranking power