He unsheathed a Bill Stevens custom-built rod mounted with a Shimano Tyrnos two-speed reel
While not painfully realistic in their handling, they feel right , with you popping in a magazine, racking the slide and rattling off rounds as recoil dynamically spoils your aim unless you hold it steady using both hands

Makaira Standard speed spinning reels Forged aluminum, machine cut body/sideplate: Maximizes strength Forged aluminum, machine cut Cyclonic flow rotor Forged stainless steel main gear for ultimate power and strength Precision machine cut 17-4 grade stainless steel pinion gear Oversized 17-4 grade stainless steel spool shaft reduces flex Hydro Sealed Body and DFD system for maximum protection Carbonite high output drag with Cals drag grease on full DFD Customized pre-set drag system, works like a lever drag reel 9HPB + 1RB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings Dual anti-reverse system for maximum strength and reliability Quick-Set stainless steel German anti-reverse roller bearing CRC: Corrosion-resistant coating process Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool with LCS lip Machined aluminum screw-in handle arm for added strength Right and Left handles are designed differently: Order by Rt/Lt Heavy duty, solid aluminum bail wire with manual trip function Rotor brake system works in conjunction with manual bail trip Machined aluminum handle knob: Custom options available Makaira spinning reels are backed by a 5-year limited warranty *LS denotes left hand retrieve *RS denotes right hand retrieve Product Reviews

For mothers looking to buy for smaller hands, the net might not withstand heavy play, and the reel is not functional, but both the rod and the fish are so durable they can withstand heavy play, in my opinion