best all purpose baitcasting reel AlinoX 400 Saltwater 6.6:1Blue&Purple / Right Hand The Shimano SLX Big Game Baitcasting Reels 33Lbs

Most of the time, a very slow retrieve along the bottom will serve you the best

The one sort-of-negative thing that I mentioned above isnt worth deducting any points

Designed for anglers who demand speed, control, and comfort, this reel features a fast 7.5:1 gear ratio thats perfect for techniques like flipping, burning spinnerbaits, or working topwater baits

With enough drag and power to handle most green fish, I had to try flipping some creature baits into the water-hyacinth and lilly pads that crowded a nearby shoreline

On some off my earliest ice ventures in Massachusetts, a local ice veteran took a simple approach, walking to the lake with an ice chisel and a small box with a coil of line, a few split shot, and hooks