Quality Rod and Reed Combos Equip Both Junior and Senior Anglers for Success The joy of fishing unites the generations. No matter where they are in their fishing journeys, young and older anglers alike share a common need for reliable, well-balanced tackle. Whether chasing bass and bluegills in freshwater lakes and ponds, redfish and speckled seatrout in saltwater marshes and estuaries, or supersized targets like pike, catfish, or salmon in rivers, quality rods and reels help both junior and senior anglers build lifelong memories – together. At ICAST 2022, Mustad will introduce a first-to-market solution that equips both kids and adults for exciting and successful fishing adventures: the Mustad LEGACY COMBO SERIES. Let’s face it: kids have a hard time fishing with tackle that is best suited for adults, and older anglers face parallel challenges when attempting to cast baits and fight fish using rods and reels that are too short or light for their needs. By uniquely pairing a well-balanced, reliable rod and  reel combo that is perfectly suited for a younger angler with a second combo that includes a longer rod and a larger reel for an older partner, the Mustad LEGACY COMBO SERIES provides everything that both junior and senior anglers need for success on the water. Each LEGACY COMBO consists of a durable, two-piece graphite composite rod and a pre-spooled ball bearing reel, each fine-tuned for use by either youth or adult anglers. Packaged as either a single rod and reel combo – and as an Industry-First Team Combo that pairs both junior and senior combos into a single, ready-to-fish, high-value package – Mustad’s LEGACY COMBO SERIES puts quality tackle into the hands of generations of anglers, helping them explore the outdoors and embrace the joy of fishing. Three varieties within the Mustad LEGACY COMBO SERIES – Freshwater, Saltwater, and Big Hit – ensure that youth and adult anglers can be successful wherever they may fish. Mustad’s Freshwater LEGACY COMBO for senior anglers is based around a 7-foot, Medium Light power, Moderate action rod and a 30-series spinning reel, while the junior Freshwater LEGACY COMBO includes a 5-foot, Light power, Moderate action rod and a 10-series spinning reel – each perfect for targeting bass, panfish, or trout. Step up to the Saltwater LEGACY COMBO when chasing inshore species like redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The Saltwater LEGACY COMBO for adults includes a 7’, Medium Heavy power, Moderate Fast action rod and a 40-series reel, while the youth Saltwater LEGACY COMBO pairs a 6’, Medium power, Moderate action rod with a 20-series spinning reel. The Big Hit LEGACY COMBO, designed for anglers chasing larger species like catfish, pike, or salmon provides an 8-foot, Medium Heavy power, Moderate Fast action rod for adults, and a 6’6”, Medium power, Moderate action rod for their younger counterparts. Rods in the Freshwater LEGACY SERIES feature attractive split-grip handles for better balance and to enhance casting distance, while rods in the Saltwater and Big Hit LEGACY SERIES feature full-length EVA foam handles for comfort and leverage when battling larger fish. Every LEGACY COMBO spinning reel is pre-spooled with monofilament line, offering true one-stop shopping for a quality rod and reel combo that gets anglers on the water quickly. Each Mustad LEGACY COMBO has attractive, variety-specific color highlights – green for Freshwater, blue for Saltwater, and Red for Big Hit combos – making it easy to select the right combo from the shelf at retail, or from the rod rack at home.

The Mustad LEGACY COMBO SERIES has MSRP’s starting at $39 or $54 for single youth or adult combos, or starting at $89 for the high-value Industry-First Team Combos that pair junior and senior combos together.  Mustad LEGACY COMBO Features Well-balanced Rod and Reel Combos for either Youth or Adult Anglers Industry-first Team Combo that pairs Youth and Adult combos together in a Single Package Two-Piece Graphite Composite Rods Durable Ball Bearing Spinning Reels Pre-spooled with Monofilament Line