avet mc reel LX 6/3 2-Speed Lever Drag Casting The Avet SX G2 Lever Drag Casting Reels fill in the line class gap beten Avets original and Raptor series Avet LX 6/3 Raptor Plus

Just make sure to follow Josh's advice and go for the American Hero in BLACK rather than the Camo version

Designed to meet the rigorous needs of catfishing, this reel combines innovative features and robust materials to give you a distinct advantage on the water

There are some affordable baitcasters out there, but as a general rule, if you look at two reels, a spinner and a baitcaster of relatively comparable performance, pickup, number of bearings and max drag, the caster will cost more, and often significantly so

Aluminum or magnesium are proven materials, although they can be pricey

Team Lews Pro SP Baitcast Reel Team Lews Pro SP Baitcast Reel is my top choice when it comes to pitching and flipping around heavy cover