baitcaster reel 101 Shimano Caenan Baitcasting (6.5:1), Left Hand, 10 Pounds/155 Yards Sports, Fitness & Outdoors Shimano engineers designed Antares 100 B to deliver exceptional casting performance and smoothness Quantum Smoke X SMX101SPT.BX2 Baitcasting

One-Piece Graphite Frame

The Three Casts of the Baitcaster Now that you understand the basic systems that control the spools rotation, its time to start making some casts

Extend the tape from near the spool base to just below the lip

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