Dial in the size and power right, and a Shimano Teramar will make for a fantastic all-around inshore rod for just about everything from jigging and popping to all forms of bait-fishing ...

But that doesn’t tell the whole story as it applies to the fishing ... their own combo. Looking at the Shimano lineup, you might consider one of the Shimano Curado rods at just under $200 ...

Shimano reels are in this article a lot ... It’s not the lightest fishing rod and reel combo we've tested, but this is the trade-off for how rugged it is. The drag is extremely adjustable ...

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