best baitcasting reel for stripers KastKing Al-Ti Elite | KastKing ALTI Baitcaster Reel live bait spreads Lew's Speed Cast 5.3:1 Right

This works on braid down to 20 and most any mono

Shallow Square-Bill/Lipless Crankbait : Royale Legend Pro Crankbait Rod 7'0" + Megajaws Baitcasting Reel For shallower square-bill or lipless crankbaits, the Megajaws Baitcasting Reel paired with the Royale Legend Pro Crankbait Rod 7'0" is ideal

My preferred technique is an 11 oclock rod angle with a deliberate twitch and pause retrieve, pausing every five seconds or so

theres a lot of times I do flip a beaver or something like that, but whenever it gets tough, especially when you put a bunch of pressure in those areas, they get tougher to catch

It is easier to cast, easier to manage with lighter lures, and usually more forgiving when the wind or casting angle is not perfect