You need the correct size hook for the size of fish you are targeting and correct size bait for the hook
Still known for its quality and durability, this is an excellent reel for new anglers from its simplicity and reliability
BFS Budget Rod Recommendations My own route into sampling Bait Finesse was to explore what felt a bit like the "Wild West" that is AliExpress (due to its reputation over some of the counterfeit clothing sellers on there)

Display Pixel Matrix: 1024H x 600V Transducer Included: XNT 9 HW SI T Memory Card Slot: Single Micro SD Sonar-Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, CHIRP Down Imaging, CHIRP Side Imaging Sonar-Coverage: 20, 42, 60 & (2) 86 @ -10dB CHIRP - Frequencies Supported: Narrow Mode (180-240 kHz), 83/200 (75-155/130-250 kHz), Wide Mode (140-200 kHz), Full Mode (150-220 kHz) Sonar-Frequencies Supported: 50/83/200/455 kHz Depth-Sonar: 3,500 ft (optional 50 kHz), 1,200 ft (standard transducer) CHIRP - Imaging Frequencies Supported: 455 kHz (420-520 kHz) Depth-Down Imaging: 400 ft (455 kHz) Range-Side Imaging (Side-To-Side): 800 ft (455 kHz) Interface: Keypad Control Power Draw: 800 mA Power Input: 10.8-20 VDC Power Output Peak-to-Peak: 4000 Watts Power Output RMS: 500 Watts Mount-Standard: Gimbal Mount-Optional: In-Dash Mounting Kit Transducer Mount Location: Transom GPS Chartplotting: Included GPS Receiver: Internal GPS Trackplotting : Included Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points: 2,750, 45, 50/20,000 360 Imaging Compatibility: No MEGA Live Compatibility: No Humminbird Basemap: Included LakeMaster Compatibility: Yes CoastMaster Compatibility: Yes Navionics Gold/HotMaps Compatibility: Yes Navionics Platinum+ Compatibility: Yes Platinum Compatibility: Yes Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Compatibility: No Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor Compatibility: No Radar Compatibility: No 5-Port Ethernet Switch Compatibility: No AIS Compatibility: Optional Autopilot Compatibility: Yes Heading Sensor GPS Compatibility: Yes NMEA2000: Not Supported Target Separation: 2.5 in Upgradable Software: Yes View Preset Keys: No X-Press Menu System: Yes Speed: Included Temperature: Built In Temperature Alarm: Yes Temperature Graph: Yes HDMI Compatible: No

Single hook patterns are available and may be introduced at a later time