Trout Magnet TSS first Impressions

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The replacement TSS that first arrived broken came in today. Evening turned out nice so I decided to hit the water.

First problem was the Diawa SS700 reel seat is to small and would not lock down. Very disappointed in that since I just bought a new one and it was supposed to go on this rod. I put on a Shimano Sedona spooled with SOS 4# and put on a TM sow bug colorfished under a Thill fixed float.

I really like the feel of the rod. It balanced the reel very well. Cast was very good for the setup. Rod is a little stiffer than I expected but not uncomfortable. I have to say it fishes more like a L than a UL. I caught gills, crappie and a very nice bass that was easily 2#. Id give it a 4 star out of 5. Better reel seat would have pushed it up.