baitcasting reel png 600CTS Lew’s Custom Pro Gen 3

This rod and reel combo has far exceeded my expectations

For as long as man has had a hook he must have had some way to send and receive it no matter how crude or rudimentary the method may have been or the fishing reel may have seemed

Successfully lightened by about 10% from the previous range, gorgeous spec

I grew up working on charter boats in and around Long Island Sound, and reliable fishing gear has been paramount not only to my profession but also to my life I prefer to subsist off what I catch whenever possible

Benefits of Using a Baitcaster Reel Baitcasting reels have many benefits for anglers including the following: More control when casting and retrieving Increased accuracy and distance Ability to use heavier lines and lures Greater line sensitivity for detecting strikes Disadvantages of Using a Baitcaster Reel Although there are plenty of benefits to using a baitcaster reel, anglers should consider the disadvantages too: Steeper learning curve making it harder for beginner anglers to master More expensive compared to spinning reels More maintenance required because of the additional components Parts of a Baitcaster Reel When purchasing a baitcasting reel, it's important to familiarize yourself with its components