daiwa 5000 reels BG MQ 10000-H Spinning Reel With an ABS aluminum spool these reels are designed for freshwater fishing Daiwa BG MQ 5000 (2020)

To help remove a lot of the mystery involved with selecting a rod and reel for bass fishing, refer to our past articles about How to Choose Your First Rod and How to Choose Your First Reel

Although the Saltist is slightly more expensive than other shore reels, I was content to invest my cash having used and abused one of the Saltist brother boat models for a couple of years

Here's how to do it right: Choose Your Spot: Look for areas with good bank access, structure (logs, rocks, drop-offs), and current breaks where catfish feed

That will keep it from touching the braid and give you a little shock absorber on short-striking blow-ups

Baitcasting reels also release lines in a much tighter pattern than spinning reels, allowing for thinner guides and a smoother casting action with less drag than spinning reels

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