daiwa ballistic lt spinning reel BAMQLT3000D-XH MQ cast spool reduces mass and extends casting distance Daiwa Ballistic LT Spinning Reel

The monofilament, fluorocarbon, superline, and tip-up line categories all have unique characteristics for ice fishing

Lots of action, no other anglers on the water to compete with, and a location so accessible that you could slip in a quick hour's fishing without making a major day-long event out of it, like most major big-lake destinations require

To target bass on the surface I prefer to use an 8wt fly rod (although a rod 6 to 9wt will do) with a light small capacity reel and a floating line

I pulled it apart, lubricated it, and returned it to service

This incredible baitcasting rod and reel combo is unbelievably light