b'I liked the action on the rod and theThe writer scored two snapper on the Wanderer Wanderer had plenty of grunt whenwhen switching to a ledger lifting fish, while the decent foam gripsrig on the west coast.were comfortable when fighting fish.The Sportera baitfeeder reel provided a good match for the new rod and with 6kg line it gives the fish a sporting chance.the snapper school in theI liked the action on the colder months. rod and the Wanderer had I tied on a two-hook ledgerplenty of grunt when lifting rig and sent it down baitedfish, while the decent foam with squid and trevally, itgrips were comfortable when wasnt long until the rodfighting fish.The Sportera doubled over, and I battledbaitfeeder reel provided a with a stroppy fish whichgood match for the new rod turned out to be a double ofand with 6kg line it gives the fat pannies.Over the next halffish a sporting chance.I also an hour we filled the bin withhooked up on a small school a dozen good snapper andshark which was brought to large kahawai as the new rodthe boat quickly in no time and reel got a solid workout. and released.Matched to a Tica SporteraI also took the rod on a baitfeeder reel and spooledstraylining trip on the east with 6kg offers a good combocoast but with harsh weather for straylining. forecast, we were confined to the harbour and only managed a few kahawai in the shallows with changing conditions not allowing us to get out to offshore reefs we had hoped to fish.In summary, the rod is flexible and strong, with a fast taper for better hook setting which appeals for those looking to drift a pilchard back down the berley trail.The rod is well priced too for around $100, so good bang for your buck.FIGZKey SpecsTICA WANDERER2.1M SPIN+Length: 2.1m+Cast Weight: 100-250g+Line Weight: 6-15kg+RRP: $109.99 /FISHINGINGODZONE81'