best baitcast reel for no backlash KastKing MegaJaws Elite Flip & Pitch Baitcasting – Three Rivers Tackle Catfish Pro 600CTS Round Baitcaster Reel – Right Handed Stop Baitcaster Bird's Nests: 5

It had a line capacity of 250 yards of 20-pound monofilament

Lew's Combos Lew's Casting Combos Lew's Accel RX Casting Combo Pairing a durable IM6 blank with the premium ParaMag RX braking system, the Lew's Accel RX Casting Combo supplies anglers with the premium tools needed for success with popular bass fishing applications

8-bearing system

If you're focusing on salmon or steelhead these fish can be finicky (especially in clear water or highly pressured rivers) so would highly recommend getting high end fluorocarbon leader line

It just really boils down to making sure that youre practicing and that you understand the mechanics of your reel and your rod