Total price: $389
Xesta Black Star rod perfectly matches 3–30 g lures with its 7–28 g test and extra-fast action, critical for twitching. Lucky John Makora 2500 reel ideally balances the setup by weight and size. Sufix 832 0.13 mm braid delivers required 5.9 kg strength. 2.4 m length suits shore fishing perfectly. Lures cover full weight range. Budget hits medium exactly. Only weak points: technique score 60/100 since some lures aren't ideal for twitching, and species compatibility 65/100 due to targeting pike, catfish, perch and salmon simultaneously with one setup.
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