Pros & Cons Pro: Sealed bearings and corrosion-treated internals (built for saltwater) Pro: Big drag and big spool capacity for the price Pro: Runs lefty in 300 size, which is hard to find under $150 Con: Heavier than the freshwater reels above
Cheaper mono lines are often much wirier and retain lots of the spool shape when left to hang loose
And its super easy to fish just drop it down there on a medium or medium heavy spinning rod (some guys will use a baitcaster), and give it a slight lift, just enough to feel it vibrate, and then drop it back down
Other Fish That Jump and Why: A Broader Look While this article focuses on bass, many fish species exhibit jumping behavior, each for their own reasons: Salmon (Chinook, Coho, Atlantic) & Steelhead Trout: Famously jump to navigate obstacles like waterfalls and fish ladders during their upstream spawning migrations
One needs to take good care of the rod and most times it is placed on the deck while fishing from a ship