8 9 wt fly reel 7/8wt - The Patriot w/ Line NAUTILUS X Nautilus GTR 8/9 Fly Reels

Best Value: Shimano Ultegra 2500HG Pros Quality components Smooth while reeling A high-class drag weight Solid line capacity Ergonomic reel handle Cons The tall spool allows line to more easily get under the spool in the case of line twists Price: $159.99 Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 Weight: 7.6 ounces Bearings: 5BB + 1RB Line Capacity (2500): 140 yards of 8 pound mono Drag Weight: 20 pounds The best value award can sometimes come across as a budget pick

There are a couple key lures by Yo-Zuri that fit this fishery: Topwaters a

Gear Ratio: A gear ratio of 5.0:1 to 6.2:1 is ideal for crappie fishing, offering a good balance between speed and power

The crappies are still pre-spawn, and very active

Rod: IM6 two-tone graphite blank