berkley 9 20-65 line casting fish pole Amazon.com : 6'6” Lightning Rod Rod, One Piece Casting Rod, 8-14lb Rating, Medium Rod Power, Moderate Fast Action, 1/4-5/8 oz. Lure Rating : Sports & Outdoors Berkley x9 Braid Fishing Line 9 Berkley Big Game Power Series

It would be easy to say use spinning gear for lighter lures and baitcasters for heavier lures, but there are a lot of instances where a specialized reel may work better, or the diameter and weight class of the line you are using will make using one or the other better

Weighing only 7.2 ounces, it is one of the lightest baitcasting reels on the market

Although it wasnt the biggest bass Ive ever caught, it was still a remarkable fish and a highlight of the session

Available in left and right hand models, the STX includes a 5600 size model that holds 230 yards of 14lb test mono and a 6600 size that holds 255 yards of 14lb test mono

Effective spring topwater strategies differ from summer and fall approaches, though, with the fish typically unlikely to chase lures or attack baits that are extra loud or aggressive