Baitcasting combos vary widely in prices from premium ... You can cast any weight lure and the reel will adjust to it automatically. Unfortunately, these reels come with a price tag and the ...

Sometimes, the “best” combo can change multiple times on a single fishing trip, and comparing a surf-fishing bait rod to a lure-casting crappie rig is like the cliché of pitting apples against oranges ...

both to test its limits and because there are certain situations where it provides a distinct advantage over baitcasting gear. I find them especially effective when throwing the best smallmouth bass ...

NEW for 2025 is Shimano’s SLX BFS baitcaster reel. The SLX BFS features a super-duralumin spool which is ideal for handling lightweight lures and low trajectory casts. The advanced spool construction ...