okuma dipsy rod combo Classic Pro GLT Trolling CP-DR-802M Directional Fiber Technology) and UFR (Ultimate Flex Reinforcement) rod tip technologies provide added strength and sensitivity OKUMA CLASSIC PRO GLT 10'

Both are still available and catching fish today

"John Lennon's Abysmal 1956 Report Card Shows Grades Aren't Everything"

The inside of the RS Plate has an excellent anti-corrosion coating on it but I still gave it a little swish of grease: The Bearing gets put back in with some grease in it's housing to keep salt out and then some oil: From the other side: When its time to replace the Cast Control Cap (4444) really, the spool centering knob, I always put a touch of grease in the threads to prevent it seizing and in conjunction with the black O Ring (3076) to protect the pinion Bearing from salt: Getting ready to close up we have a nice light coat of marine grease on all parts: And this gives us a chance to talk about the "Micro Tooth Gear" that Shimano uses in the Tranx and Trinidad/Torium (IIRC)

As a rule of thumb, longer rods increase casting distance, while shorter rods provide better leverage