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More conservatively expensive reels like the Shimano Stella and the Daiwa Saltiga bring a lot of bang for your buck and will likely last you a lifetime

Hooks and hardware can be ordered through tackle supply companies and countless blogs and forums are dedicated to the art and skill of wooden lure making

Scott Einsmann Best Lightweight: Abu Garcia Zenon MG-LTX Pros Ultralight Casts finesse baits long distances Easy to adjust braking system Cons Only one gear ratio Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 8.3: 1 gear 4.7 ounces Eight stainless steel HPCR bearings, two CeramiLite spool bearings, and one roller bearing Any angler who has been using other baitcasters for a long time will be shocked at how feathery light this reel is, but its no toy

I clamped the reel onto a Rovex Gold Integra 6 foot kayak rod it felt like it went well with this rod

Otherwise, the spool ends up moving faster than your casting line is flying, and the line bunches up into a knotty mess

Ill fish this set-up only when Im using topwater lures, because monofilament floats, stretches and doesnt interfere with the baits action. In todays bass fishing world, you dont hear much about anglers still fishing monofilament line because braided and fluorocarbon lines have dominated most bass tournaments