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Anchor Any River

by Gary Lewis

Lamiglas Salmon (Twitch/Spinner) Rod + Daiwa Spinning Reel & 2 Yr. STS

Salmon Trout Steelheader

Regular price ~~$190.00~~ $149.00 Sale

Coho Salmon (Silvers), Chinook (King) Salmon, Pinks (humpies), Sockeye (Reds), Chum (Dog), Steelhead, Bass, Striper, Trophy Trout & Inshore Fishing.

A 7'9" 2-Piece Rod in the X-11 series (New Finish with new Seaguide Guides) Graphite Handle. Ideal rod for twitching jigs, bait, casting spinners, spoons, plugs & drift gear.

8-15lb | 1/4 - 5/8 oz.

Daiwa 2500 Spinning Reel

2 Year Subscription to STS

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