Given that you don’t need that much drag or line capacity for bass, it makes much more sense to get a low profile reel which will be lighter and more comfortable to use. The thing is, low profile baitcasting reels are much easier to palm, which equals to more comfort. They also tend to have more drag and are more versatile, being able to handle both finesse and heavy fishing. Round baitcasting reels tend to have larger builds, meaning they can hold more fishing line. A graphite spool will be lighter but less strong, while an anodized aluminum spool will be heavier but sturdier. The difference between the two materials is that graphite will be lighter while anodized aluminum will be tougher.įor those having difficulty choosing, consider this.
Most reels will be constructed from either graphite or anodized aluminum. I recommend getting a 6:1 gear ratio so that you can fish both slow and fast lures. And vice versa, you should get a lower gear ratio for slower lures. You should get a higher gear ratio for lures that require faster retrieves. You should consider the lures you’ll be using when deciding on your reels’ gear ratios. In other words, a higher gear ratio translates to less effort in retrieval.įor baitcasters, 5:1 is one of the slower gear ratios while 7:1 is one of the faster gear ratios. This matters because higher gear ratios allow you to retrieve more line for each turn. Gear ratios are measures of how many times your spool turns for each turn of the handle. That’s the amount of drag you’ll need to take on the largest bass. When choosing a baitcaster reel, you should look out for a max drag weight of ideally 15 pounds and above.
So let’s say you’re using a 24-pound fishing line, your drag should be set to 6 or 8 pounds. You’ll want to set the drag to 1/3 or 1/4 of your line’s pound test. This is to prevent your line from snapping. Once the fish’s pull exceeds the drag, your spool will release the line. Naturally, the heavier you set the drag, the stronger a fish will need to be to overcome it. The drag system in a reel is the steel plates that prevent line from coming out. From 5+1 onwards, each ball bearing will only increase smoothness by a small margin.Ĭoincidentally, all the reels on this list have 5+1 or more bearings, so smoothness won’t be much of a concern.Īlso, for those wondering, there’s always a +1 in the number of bearings because that’s the roller bearing. That said, for a smooth casting reel, 5+1 bearings is enough. The more you have, the smoother your reel will be. Ball Bearingsīall bearings reduce friction and keep your reel spinning smoothly. This way, you’ll be able to better follow along when we break down each baitcaster.
Revo sx baitcaster combo pro#
Abu Garcia Max Pro (Best For Beginners).Lew’s Tournament Pro Speed Spool LFS (Best Smoothness) (Best Lightness).Abu Garcia Revo Rocket (Best Retrieval Speed).
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