Benefits of the Baitcaster Allow you to slow down the lure so it softly falls into the water without spooking nearby fish, important when flipping baits into cover. Allow you to maintain contact with the lure, even when the reel is in freespool, so you can detect strikes as you are letting out line.

Experienced anglers who prefer using heavier lines or catching larger and stronger game fish (like largemouth bass) will enjoy using them! “ Baitcasting reels are phenomenal because they increase accuracy, increase casting distance, and increase sensitivity, which comes in extra handy when throwing artificial lures. ”

7.1:1 gear ratio. Bass Pro Shop pro qualifier baitcaster reel. Model PQX10SHD High speed can be used with any lure, worm, crank.

I want the lowest gear ratio. Possible. Because I want to keep that bait as steep as possible in a strike zone. And basically what I'm trying to do with different gear ratios. If.

nounAngling. the act or technique of casting an artificial or natural lure attached to a silk or nylon line wound on a reel having a revolving spool, the rod used being shorter and less flexible than that used in fly casting.

The name 'baitcaster' implies these reels were originally designed for casting bait. In fact, the term originated in America, where lures are called 'baits', with the Americans being the first to appreciate the benefits offered by relatively compact reels when casting light lures for bass.

We believe braid is the best line for a baitcaster. It's uncommon and maybe even rare to find anything but braid on modern baitcasters - and for good reason: braid is simply going to maximize the advantages of your baitcaster, ultimately helping you to land more fish.

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel for Distance Typically speaking, anglers will generally throw lighter finesse lures farther on a spinning rig than a baitcaster. And anglers will generally throw larger lures like deep diving crankbaits farther with more control on a baitcaster.

7.1:1 to 9.1:1 Gear ratios on most brands of baitcast reels range from 5.0:1 to 9.1:1. The pros use high speed models (7.1:1 to 9.1:1) for most applications because they know it is easier to slow down a retrieve with a fast reel than it is to crank faster with a low-speed model.

A (numerically) lower gear ratio, such as 3.08:1, will provide better fuel economy but slower acceleration than a gear ratio that is numerically higher. It will also allow a vehicle to reach a higher top speed.

Fast-action rods provide a quick hookset for techniques such as jigging. A moderate action works well for casting middleweight crankbaits and slow-action rods work well for long gentle casts when fishing live bait.

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Much higher diameter lines. Better than a spinning reel. And then vice versa. Now on the other flip. Side. Obviously there's different weights.

A baitcaster reel sits on top of the rod so the spool is parallel to the rod. It works well with monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid line types. The line on a baitcaster reel comes off the spool directly in line with the rod while the line of a spinning reel is let off away from the rod.

nounAngling. the act or technique of casting an artificial or natural lure attached to a silk or nylon line wound on a reel having a revolving spool, the rod used being shorter and less flexible than that used in fly casting.

With live bait and other natural baits, a moderate-fast action is ideal. Since fish tend to bite down longer on natural baits, anglers don't need to hurry up and set the hook before fish spit the lure. A slower action rod will allow anglers to set the hook simply by slightly speeding up their retrieve.