baitcast rod and reels ICON Casting Fishing – Native Watercraft Upgrade your catfishing gear with the Catfish Pro 600CTS Baitcasting Rod Choosing the Proper Baitcasting Rod

Abu Garcia Revo SX SS Casting Reels The most advanced series of Revo reels to date, the Abu Garcia Revo SX SS Casting Reels leverage a host of premium features and advanced designs to amplify performance with pitching, skipping, and flipping

Grab the handle shaft gear and remove that entire assembly off of the brake plate post

This feature, combined with a Carbon Matrix drag system and the reel's robust construction, makes the Ambassadeur Catfish Pro a reliable choice for catfish anglers who need equipment that can perform under pressure

Bale Casting When casting the these reels the spool must be opened (or released) in order for the line to come off

Best Computer-Controlled: Shimano SLX 150 DC Pros Minimizes backlashes External braking options for maximum range of conditions Capacity of a 150-sized reel, but still comfortable for all hand sizes Cons Might benefit in some instances from a larger spool size Key Features Left- or right-hand retrieves 7.6 ounces 6.3: 1, 7.2:1, or 8.2:1 gear ratios Four ball bearings, one roller bearing Digitally-controlled braking system Price: $200 Shimanos Curado DC was the first long-term reliable computer-controlled reel at a lower price point than past models