baitcaster fishing rods and reels ProFISHiency Krazy Baitcast Combo - 7'2" Ugly wont quit Bass Elite Baitcaster Freshwater Rod

Advanced Thumb Techniques Once comfortable, try opening the spool tension fully and relying solely on thumb control

A reel seat that goes loose is certainly no fun to fish with

I often dislike two primary aspects of internal brake systems: the mechanism that locks and unlocks the side plate is often really stiff and hard to use, and the side plate sometimes comes all the way off, creating the opportunity for a really bad day on the water if you drop it in the drink

Matt and Tim show some of the best values on the market in this quick review of rods and reels from a variety of companies

Specs and Features: Shimano Curado DC 201HG Price: $314.99 Gear ratio: 7.4:1 Bearings: 6 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing Max drag: 12 pounds Mono capacity: 8/180, 10/155, 14/110 Braid capacity: 30/190, 50/120, 65/80 Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltiQ Price: $249.95 Gear ratio: 7.3:1 Bearings: 9 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing Max drag: 25 pounds Mono capacity: 10/140, 12/115, 17/80 Braid capacity: 20/150, 30/110, 50/80 Testing the Revo SX VoltiQ and Curado DC After receiving the Revo SX VoltiQ and spooling it up alongside the Curado DC, Ive spent hours fishing with each reel on different setups