baitcaster reel drag Baitcasting Fishing Carbon Frame 33Lbs Power 6.4:1 Gear Ratio Freshwater Saltwater Single Power Handle (Right Hand) : Sports & Outdoors Fishing Reel Baitcast Reel With

These bearings are technically bearings, but dont affect smoothness as much as a ball bearing

MSRP: $219.99 SHIMANO SLX XT A LOW-PROFILE BAITCASTER Shimano expands the renowned SLX series with the revamped SLX XT A low-profile reel

My Testing Grounds My testing took place on Percy Priest Reservoir and small rivers in the Nashville area

Many saltwater-specific low-profile baitcasters now come with braid-ready spools, corrosion-resistant components, and ample capacity for 3060 lb braid, making them more than capable of handling bruiser calicos, yellowtail, or even smaller schoolie bluefin tuna in close

Look for them in areas with moving water or near heavy cover