avet mxl 5.8 star drag reels G2 Single Speed Reel with Glide Plate - Red Our fishing tackle collections include rods Avet G2 MXL Lever Drag

All of which is a long way of saying we live in a great day and age of ice angling

Sinkers Sinkers help your bait reach the desired depth

Best for: Consistent braking throughout the cast Watch out for: Requires opening the reel to adjust pins manually Pro Tip: Combine with proper spool tension and thumb control to maintain casting distance and avoid over-braking Magnetic Brakes These use magnets to slow the spool via magnetic resistance (Eddy Current)

I prefer topwaters for two uses: covering water to find fish and taking advantage of stripers blitzing on bait corralled against the surface of the water

In the Daiwa range, you'll find a series of models that will fit the bill perfectly

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