Falltumn

I just use a key lanyard that I got for free from college. Tie it off on the yak and then Clasp it on your hook seat on the rod.

Thanks everyone, I ended up going with the 2500. I can't wait to use this reel! Hopefully I can make it to bpro to check out some rods today. I also have an ad on the flea market looking for an avid and also put a bid in on one on flea bay. Hope it pans out. I notice that the avid x is just an avid with the split grip? So I'll probably just stick with the regular full size cork handle. I've never used a split grip so I don't know why I'd risk getting a rod and not liking it.

I am in the market for a Stradic CI4 but do not know whether to go after a 2500 or 3000. I will be putting it on a 7' MF rod (I still have yet to figure out what) and will be fishing large and small rivers either wading or from my yak. It will probably also see a pond or lake from time to time as well. I think the 3000 will probably suit me better and being slightly larger as well it might feel better in my hand as well. Also I am absolutely torn between brands of rods I should be looking at. I have looked and held the *** blacks and it felt really nice in my hand and they get great reviews, but time and time again I see people post about St. Croix Avid X / BPS Carbonlite / Fenwick Aetos. I am going to pro shops tomorrow to hold a Avid and Carbonlite too see how it feels but as far as durability, sensitivity, customer care how do each hold up to one another? Thanks in advance!