As a tournament proven baitcasting reel, it is applicable for extended time of usage and for inland lakes and for larger swim baits as well
Just note that the rod action is listed as 6:4 on the product page, which can be confusing
1-Year Replacement Coverage: If your reel has any issues that causes it to no longer be smooth (even if caused by an accidental dunk in the water) at any point within 1 year of original purchase, you can get a replacement for 50% off of the MSRP price (1 time use per customer)
You might be asking, But I thought this entire article was about the FIRST ever biodegradable fishing lure Well, there is a big difference is in Biodegradable and Certified Biodegradable: According to the creator of the Berkley Gulp baits, John Prochnow, the revolutionary Gulp baits will take about 2 years to disintegrate in saltwater, and around 8-10 months in a well run landfill
Rule of thumb: For pike and bass, the bigger the better, so think #5