Shimano’s aero wrap technology—which ... The Bantam is one of the best baitcasting reels I’ve ever used. While this low-profile baitcaster can be used for a variety of species, I did most ...

Modern tech, like Shimano’s Digital Control (DC) reels, has made this easier by reducing backlash, but there’s still a learning curve. Another limitation is casting light lures. A baitcaster ...

Nevertheless, some bass anglers refuse to use anything but a baitcaster. That’s too bad, because modern spinning reels, especially but not exclusively the higher-end models, are functional works of ...