Fishing: Cabela's HDT Series/WLX Fly Combo

Fishing: Cabela's HDT Series/WLX Fly Combo Review

Save when you pair an HDT rod with a precision WLX reel.The ultimate heavy-duty rods for catching big fish in both fresh- and saltwater. From trophy-class trout, bass or pike in lakes, salmon and steelhead in rivers, and saltwater predators on the flats, this HDT series has a rod built to subdue the hardest-fighting species anywhere they might swim. Engineered of a proprietary blend of high-modulus graphite, the extra-fast-action blanks boast an extra reserve of strength in the butt section for the run-stopping leverage you need to turn big fish. The actions are specifically designed for picking up long lines and generating the high line speeds needed for accurate long-range presentations. Alignment dots allow easy assembly. Handsome black semi-gloss finish accented with silver trim wraps. Corrosion-resistant anodized-aluminum reel seats. All models have a fighting butt and include a rod tube and sleeve. 25-year limited warranty.Engineered exclusively for Cabelas by Waterworks-Lamson, the WLX series earns its elite reputation by exhibiting the same exacting machined tolerances, lightweight design and reliability Lamson has built a reputation on delivering. Clad in a two-toned, nonglare anodized finish, the 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum is fully CNC machined and matched with stainless steel components to blend superior light weight with rugged strength. Solid machined spool further increases overall strength-to-weight ratio. Aggressive large-arbor ratios promote maximum line pickup speed and minimum line coil memory. The proven-reliable sealed drag consists of stacked, smooth-braking Rulon discs with a two-stage compression drag spring that accommodates a wide range of drag pressures. Ball-bearing drag knob with detents ensures positive, smooth drag selection. Large knurled drag knob for ease of adjustment in wet conditions. Easy tool-less conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve. 25-yr. limited warranty. Cabelas WLX Fly Reels Reel Model Diameter (in.) We...