daiwa ecltbr5000 c emcast lt bite n run spinning reel ECBR5000A BR 5000A, Fishing with Frontdrag The reel sizes vary from a 2500 Series to a 5000 Series making the versatile reel line suitable for many different applications Emcast Bite & Run Spinning

Whether its the Chop Block or your personal favorite, a glidebait is a great option around docks, trees, stumps, rip rap, and nearly every other piece of hard cover you can think of where bass like to hang in the winter

As I was sorting through some bass fishing lures in my shop a few weeks ago, something caught my attention

The line on a baitcaster reel comes off the spool directly in line with the rod while the line of a spinning reel is let off away from the rod

If you want to look over a mix of spinning rods in general, take a look at our Best Spinning Rods Buyers Guide for 2026

It is 2 5/16 inches long, which is a perfect size for matching the smaller shad that tend to be prevalent during early fall, but at 1/2 ounce it is heavy enough for long casts, allowing you to cover water efficiently