abu garcia beast rod Spinning these rods were specifically designed for throwing swimbaits for bass and up to large “pounder style” baits for muskie. Abu Garcia Beast Baitcasting Combo

Great for open water casting in bays and longer, slower lob style casting, but not as good for close combat casting in creeks, etc

Best Value: Seviin GF Series Pros Extremely smooth even after heavy use Very comfortable handle Line indicator knob is a nice touch Cons Not as many bearings as some other reels Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 6.6: 1, 7.3:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 7.4 ounces Four stainless steel bearings plus one roller bearing This reel costs about a third, or a quarter, of what some of the other reels on this list command, but its a beast at that price

Since baitcasters dont have a bail, you will press your thumb against the spool, even if the line is in mid-flight

You want to experiment with different types of lines (like braided or fluorocarbon)