They shine best with bass, bluegill, crappie, and yellow perch
I personally loved it as a dock skipping reel because its incredibly easy to tune and control the amount of line coming off the spool on those long skips to the dark corners of a shallow dock
Beginner baitcasters will find this reel reliable and durable with its super smooth ball bearings with a corrosion-resistant shield
They also are more durable, reducing the need to change line frequently
I also like to use a heavy 30-40 lb braided line
Honorable Mentions: Dark Matter, Gibbs, Tsunami Talkin Popper Best Striped Bass Bait for Night Fishing in Calm Water: Daiwa Floating Salt Pro Minnow Plug Pros Excellent prey imitation Works day and night Cons Minnow plugs are relatively mediocre for casting distance Key Features Length: 5 1/8, 6, and 6 inches Weight: to 1 7/8-ounce Dives to 3 feet Saltwater hooks Internal weight transfer system Large selection of colors Minnow-shaped plugs imitate many of the baitfish stripers feed on and are highly effective