daiwa bg5000 saltwater spinning reel BG 3500 - 5.7:1 Gear Ratio - 6+1 Bearings - 38.50" Retrieve Rate - 17.60 lb Max Drag its technologically advanced Daiwa Best Shimano Saltwater Spinning

Line Retrieve/Crank(cm): 62

Its one of the oldest crankbaits, and it just might be the best one for river smallmouth, says the Virginia guide

From flipping to frogging to burning a trap, it cast long distances and stayed smooth and comfortable in my hand

If youve been seriously fishing over the last 20 to 30 years chances are youve used this reel or even owned it

In hand, the combination of a carbon fiber handle with a soft touch knob and high-density EVA provides a comfortable grip for day-long use without fatigue

DIGIGEAR Daiwas first generation of digitally engineered gear design ensures a perfect mesh between ultra-tough drive gear and pinion gears for optimized speed, power, durability and smoothness