abu garcia bc reel C3-6500 Special Round Baitcast Reels Abu Garcia Revo Inshore Baitcasting

Best Overall: Shimano Bantam MGL A Pros Three speed options Extremely durable Super free spool for long casts Cons Not inexpensive Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 6.2: 1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 7.6 ounces Eight ball bearings plus one roller bearing I tried to beat this reel up

Heres a quick breakdown to help: Final Thoughts The best crankbait reels give you more than just smooth caststhey let you control your presentation, manage fish effectively, and fish comfortably for hours

That means when a fish takes a last-second dive or jumps near the boat, a quality drag has to give just a little before engaging so it doesnt rip the hooks out of a soft-lipped fish such as a seatrout of flounder

One thing Id like to note here is that I bought 3 of these combos