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Best baitcasting reel brands How we tested Baitcasting reels offer a lot of advantages over spinning reels, but the biggest advantage is that baitcasters make fishing more fun

The drop shot is a good rig to use any time youre fishing heavily pressured lakes - something thats generally happening by mid-July and August

If youre looking to catch largemouth bass, youll want to have a few key lures in your tackle box

To help you find the perfect baitcaster reel for your fishing setup, our Fishing Experts cover everything you need to know from the essential parts of a baitcaster to the different types and key features

One pro hack: place a small strip of black electrical tape on the spool flange