baitcast reels with long handles KastKing Megatron 200 Baitcasting Reel the Beast 300 series has been reengineered to deliver a powerful yet easy Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 301XGLH

Best for Surf Fishing: Penn Authority best for surf fishing Penn Authority Pros IPX8 sealed to keep out water, sand, and dirt Highly versatile for surf or offshore fishing One of the finest drag systems on the market Cons Premium price tag may be a bit much for some anglers Specs Sizes: 3500, 10500 Gear Ratios: 4.2:1, 6.2:1 Bearings: 12+1 The Penn Authority splashed onto the scene in 2022 and immediately began picking up accolades for its design, winning best of category at ICAST

Gear Ratio and IPT (Inches Per Turn) Anglers love to talk about gear ratio, but heres why Inches Per Turn (IPT) is the stat that actually matters

Spinning is simple for new anglers and works well with slip floats and lighter leaders for channel catfish

Hooksets And Control The hand you use to hold the rod is usually your strongest and most coordinated

I purchased this combo as a cheapy to have

Pros 100cm line retrieval per handle turn