Years ago I built a 6' glass steelhead rod for just that situation - one piece, kind of a short handle and no foregrip. Could bust right through the brush with that puppy. I actually landed a 35 pound king with it! Finally broke it on a snag after whacking against things a bit too often and breaking a few too many glass fibers cry
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The fishing was GREAT! The catching could have used some improvement however........