As DeFoe notes, some balsa baits are just unbelievable fish catchers and some are just run-of-the-mill

Best Baitcaster Combos: Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo Best Overall Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo See It Pros Comfortable grip Smooth reel with great ergonomics Reel can be tuned for bomb casts or to be backlash free Aluminum frame reel Cons Some anglers dont like split grips Key Features Rod Powers: Medium light, medium, medium heavy, and heavy Actions: Moderate, fast, and extra fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches to 7 feet, 6 inches Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Winn grips Fuji FaZlite guides 10-year warranty Key Features Reel Gear Ratios: 6.3:1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 Right or left retrieve Magforce-Z cast control Carbon drag with 13.2 pounds of force The Daiwa Tatula CT sells for $150, and the Carbonlite 2.0 rod sells for $130, but you can buy the combo for $250, which saves you $30

This is due to the fact that a finger has to hold the line on stationary reels until the moment when the line is to be released
It's not as sensitive as standard braid but it's more sensitive than straight flouro
Performance starts with a 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing system and a smooth and consistent Carbon Matrix drag system