baitcaster combo left hand under 50 Favorite Lit Casting This finesse fishing rod and reel combo offers anglers a lightweight and highly responsive fishing experience Abu Garcia Max STX Baitcast

With its blazing 8.1:1 gear ratio, the Sync handles aggressive retrieves, while the combination of its Arrowhead casting line guide system and smooth Magnet Control braking delivers precision where and when you need it

So over multiple hours fishing I found my hands feeling tired hanging onto the rod too tightly

$19.99-$39.99 More Information: Editor insight: Whether youre a young angler, just getting started or require gear that is reliable and very easy to use, the Abumatics are just the ticket

The reel's handle has zero backplay, a small degree of movement into and away from the body of the reel, and the handle's knobs have a little in and out play to them as well

With the reel fixed to a rod, thread the monofilament backing line through all the rod guides starting at the tip guide