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Many anglers prefer a 6000 size round baitcasting reel for catfishing

ABU GARCIA VERITAS WINCH 76 CASTING ROD: A balanced and lightweight rod specifically designed for anglers using crankbait techniques

Best Overall: Shimano Bantam MGL A Pros Three speed options Extremely durable Super free spool for long casts Cons Not inexpensive Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 6.2: 1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 7.6 ounces Eight ball bearings plus one roller bearing I tried to beat this reel up

Inshore: Daiwa Coastal and Shimano GLF Inshore Daiwa Coastal and Shimano GLF See It Im sure you gasped when you saw a Daiwa and Shimano paired together, but thats the beauty of building your own combo

The arbor knot is vital because it isnt bulky and it prevents the fluoro from slipping on the reel spool when adding new line