If youd like something ultra lightweight or intended for a specific method of fishing, you could spend 10 times as much as what our top pick costs, but our top pick will get the job done almost as well if not just as well most of the time
With a compact yet powerful form factor, this reel is ideal for freshwater fishing, whether youre targeting bass, pike, or walleye, and can even handle light saltwater duty with proper care
You should slow your retrieve to a crawl but I use moving baits 90% of the time when the water is in the 40s
I suggest fishing with plastics which have scents built into the worm, such as the Berkley Powerworm
Hopefully, as an angler considering getting into baitcasting, you now have a good idea about how to choose a baitcasting reel that will fit you.