"The Douglas Outdoors LRS Fly Rod and White River Fly Shop Vanguard Fly Reel Combo is your go-to big-fish fly-fishing rig.The White River Fly Shop Vanguard Fly Reel takes toughness to another level, engineered for anglers who push gear to its limits. Cold-forged and precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, this fly-fishing reel endures the bumps, scrapes, and heavy use that come with serious time on the water. A hard-anodized gunmetal finish resists wear while maintaining a sleek, modern look. The lightweight large-arbor design promotes fast line pickup and smooth performance on every cast. Rely on the overbuilt disk-drag system for confident stopping power and consistent control during hard runs. A crisp click accompanies both retrieve and drag, adding a satisfying sense of feedback to every turn. Easy right- or left-hand conversion ensures quick setup.Fighting big fish doesn't have to equate to spending big bucks on quality gear. The Douglas LRS Fly Rod boasts an incredible fish-fighting value sure to impress any angler. Bring one along for fighting large freshwater species like salmon and steelhead, as well as saltwater species like striped bass, albacore, blue fish and all inshore bruisers. Interchangeable 2"" and 4"" fighting butts ensure easy switch casting. This Douglas fly rod includes a cloth rod sock embroidered with the Douglas logo with special pockets for the interchangeable fighting butts.Reel features: Cold-forged 6061-T6 aluminum construction Hard-anodized gunmetal finish resists wear Large-arbor design enables fast line pickup and smooth casting Overbuilt disk-drag system delivers reliable stopping power Audible click on retrieve and drag for tactile feedbackRod features: Ideal for large freshwater and saltwater species from steelhead to albacore Interchangeable 2"" and 4"" fighting butts ensure easy switch casting Includes a cloth rod sock with pockets"