baitcaster reel for long casts and heavy lures AlinoX 400 Saltwater Baitcasting 6.6:1Blue&Purple / Right Hand Cast farther with Piscifun Alloy M2 Baitcasting Reel featuring Mag Lew's American Hero Tier 1

Ive definitely fished with several reels north of $200 that are more capable, but this one is 80% to 85% as good as many of those for less than half the price

MSRP: unavailable at time of publication SHIMANO VANFORD A SPINNING REEL The Vanford A reel is another one of Shimanos new releases, expanding the MagnumLite lineup and promising light weight, low start-up inertia, and quick hook sets

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Thats why you need a shorter rod, so you dont over lift the bait

This description doesnt do it justice but I cant stress this enough, baitcasters are invaluable for the river float fisherman