avet 5x reels specs HX 5/2 Two Speed Lever Drag Reel Right Hand / Black The lever drag system is far superior and the series puts out almost a 1/3rd more drag AVET SX 5.3 Lever Drag

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If your searching for reels to make long casts or help you flip and pitch bass that are close to or in thick cover, higher ratios are what youre looking for, and the Bates Fishing El Jefe reel is geared 8.1:1 to help you winch pigs in across that grass mat quickly

A faster baitcasting reel allows you to react immediately and bring the fish toward the boat or out of cover efficiently

If you have not tried a ChatterBait, give them a try this season

But if youre a finesse-fishing enthusiast, I strongly recommend putting this reel in your hand