Drennan E-SOX 12FT Piker Bait Rod, At 12ft (3.5m) this high modulus carbon blank has enough reach to make it an ideal bank rod and to provide excellent line management when controlling a float. With a 3lbplus test curve, the E-Sox Piker Bait Rod has the power to cast fairly large deadbaits, and to pick up line and set hooks at long range. Its progressive action retains enough feel to make playing smaller fish enjoyable, whilst providing the power necessary to handle big hard fighting Pike. Optimum reel line15lb to 18lb mono, or 0.32mm 45lb to 0.43 75lb E-Sox Piker Braid.