The St. Croix X-Trek Spinning Combo Rod is a freshwater spinning rod and reel combo that works small crankbaits and jigs along a shoreline, point after point, without a change of setup. Its SCII carbon fiber blank has medium power and fast action, and the medium models are rated for 6 to 12 pound line. The reel is sized to each rod, with a braid-ready aluminum spool and a 6. 2:1 gear ratio that brings line in quickly between casts. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I fished this rod all season with light jigs one week and heavier crankbaits the next, and it never needed a swap. The tip loads easily on small lures, and the medium backbone still turns a good fish away from cover."