abu garcia blue max low profile baitcaster fishing combo Pro Baitcast 7'0" Right Hand Retrieve featuring a 4+1 bearing system and Power Disk drag for smooth operation and performance Pure Fishing Brands: Abu Garcia

One of the best anglers I know had a front deck full of them for many years

Mastering Baitcaster Control Eliminating backlash baitcaster frustration comes down to understanding this simple truth: your reel is a precision casting tool, not a point-and-shoot device

Your hook grabs the ring instead of tearing through the plastic and each bait lasts two or three times as long

The take home message from a basic comparison would be: Spinning reels are generally easier to use and can be better for the lightest casting weights but overcoming the speed-bump of using a baitcaster can give significant advantages in certain situations

Choose Your Speed 6.2:1 is the controlled power option for moving baits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and slower presentations