avet lhx5.3 left hand reel HXJ 5/2 Two Speed - Left-Hand The lever drag system is far superior and the series puts out almost a 1/3rd more drag Avet Reels SX5.3 LH Black

Pick a Baitcasting Reel with Anti-Backlash Features The greatest deterrence to using a baitcasting reel is the potential for creating a huge birds nest out of the fishing line

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST CASTING REELS (BUDGET TO ENTHUSIAST BAITCASTERS) Let's dive into the world of Baitcasting Reels

Rig a paddletail on a favorite swimming-style jighead for easy and engaging fishing for all anglers and skill levels

I really preferred it to my typically spinning set up (saves the index finger) and I was matching the cast distance pretty well

I was fishing with the Carbon II spinning combo at the time, but Ive since fished other options too like the Toadish Carbon Elite II and the Carbon Elite Nearshore combos

However, the body of the reel is for 100-size reels