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As temps warm up into the first few weeks of May, stripers will spread out throughout the Sound and into Cape Cod Bay.By June, the fish will have turned Monomoy and start to populate the Outer Beaches

The Valiant 2 offers a variety of sizes to match different fishing styles and target species, with some specialized models that provide the perfect balance of speed and power for deep-water applications

The trade-off is that shorter rods can reduce casting distance compared to 12ft or 13ft options, especially once you push past medium range

Begin with the maximum amount of braking dialed up, then gradually reduce from there until you are able to reach the distances you need without causing a backlash