Bauer's Dream Kit

Rod - MERISUOLA PREDATOR flyrod
Merisuola Predator from Vision. Light and strong rods with fast action. Made for saltwater fly fishing where you depend on equipment that maintains a really high quality. The rod is suitable for you who are only satisfied with the best and will fish everything from Bonefish to pike.

• Fast Action
• 4-part
• Uncut, natural blank for best action
• Unique silica nano resin mixed with carbon fiber
• Double-threaded locking on a precision-made reel seat in aluminum
• Patented REC nickel titanium guides
• Fighting butt in different sizes depending on the size of the rod and has a species marking at the end of the butt
• Comes in a custom aluminum tube with engraved metal lid and rod bag
• Tested around the world on sailfish, tarpon, permit, jacks, bonefish, pike, sea trout etc.

Reel - MERISUOLA 78
The brake mechanism has been used for over 20 years with countless huge fish under its belt and now it’s mounted on this sturdy but beautiful reel family. On these reels this proven brake mechanism is better sealed than in its predecessors. These bigger reels are aimed at heavy salmon and saltwater use. The brake power increases within 2,5 rounds, giving you an impressive 8kg maximum force. The waterproofing utilises axel seals from German Ina and all bearings are from Japan. Merisuola 7-8 has the same large-arbour design and brake system as the XO 7-8 however we have increased the brake power and capacity for this Saltwater version of the XO reel.

• Large arbour
• Sealed disc brake on 7-8
• Sealed disc brake based on XLB brake design on 9-10 & 10-12
• Built in counter balance
• SKF bearing grease

Line - Vision Grand Daddy WF
Like its predecessor the Grand Daddy has an 8.5 metres head. We have shortened the front taper and lengthened the rear taper compared to the old Big Daddy line. This means this line has even more powerful turnover for big and air resistant flies.

It is perfectly balanced with our Grand Daddy rods. The coating is very slick and supple which remains memory free even in cold conditions. The low stretch core helps you to feel the takes and set the hook. It also transfers casting energy better than traditional cores. The ready-made loops at both ends make it easy to attach the backing and leader. Phthalate free.

Sinking Grand Daddy lines utilise our Sliding Density concept where the density increases gradually to the tip of the line. Except the intermediate line which is a classic full intermediate.

Backing - BÄKKÄRI 50m
Available depending on the strength in 50m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 250m and 2500m spools. Extra thin, highly visible and very unlikely to cut into itself even when put under heavy stress during a fight with a big fish.

Leader - BIG MAMA CLASSIC leader
They are attached with a tippet ring. This makes it easy to change the wire tippet when needed. The overall length of the leader is a bit over 2 metres. It has a Mustad’s FastachTM clip.

• 213 cm, 15.9kg / 35lb.