baitcaster reel on left side Ardent C-Force 7.0:1 LH An externally adjustable magnetic brake system helps reduce backlash and improve casting performance DAIWA Lexa 300 High Capacity

24-Ton graphite construction for a lightweight and balanced design

Abu Garcia helped to define the category and has earned a loyal following

[19] Recent developments have seen baitcasting reels with gear ratios as high as 7.1/1

Heres a sneak peek of what we covered: In what situations a baitcaster performs better than a spinning reel What the best brands of baitcasting reels are How to get fewer birds nests (this will save you tons of headaches!) Understanding all of the components of baitcasters and how to get the most out of them How to clean and maintain them to make them last longer And much more You can watch the video version of this podcast below, listen to the audio version by clicking the play button underneath it, or listen to it on iTunes, Stitcher , or Spotify

Step One: Set Up Spooling Station The first thing an angler needs to do is implement some way of holding the spool so that the line comes straight off the spool as you reel