baitcasters over spinning reel AC Baitcasting Saltwater Freshwater Fishing Reels Max Drag 8KG Light Surf Cast Reel Baitcaster Reels (Left Hand) : Sports & Outdoors dark tip and a 600CTS reel with a 5.3 Does A bait caster Work

Pros & Cons Pro: 35 lb drag is closer to a low-profile saltwater reel than a freshwater bass reel Pro: Aluminum frame, gears, and side plates feel bombproof Pro: Bigger spool capacity than 200-size reels, so you can fish heavier line without giving up range Con: Heavier in the hand than the MegaJaws or Speed Spool

Now that all sounds pretty impressive, and perhaps a bit too good to be true...However, my experience with using the Cast Lube on my Ambassadeur would seem to bear this out...Having also dunked that reel in the river while trying to photograph fish recently

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel - 3000 $44.99 SKU 20403577 - The Max X Spinning Reel leverages technology from the Zenon and Revo line of spinning reels such as the asymmetric body design, allowing for a more compact reel

I will typically use 30# to 50# braided line

Jigs typically range from 3/8 to 3/4 ounce, with heavier jigs being better for deeper water or thick cover

Big cats punish bad reels