baitcaster reel bronze Bates Goat SWM Limited Edition Knox Gold Casting Right Hand / 7.1:1 crisp action. The Very Best New Baitcasting

What these numbers mean is that the spool capacity can hold 150 yards of 8 lb monofilament fishing line or 130 yards of 10 lb line

Here's what our lab testing revealed: Here's the reality about braid: it casts farther and has zero stretch, but when backlash baitcaster issues occur, they're often catastrophic

Its what multiple-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier Stetson Blaylock uses when hes competing for six-figure checks, and I found it to be a workhorse

The Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth and consistent pressure, even under heavy loads

Because Ive been using baitcasting reels for over 30 years, I can usually dial a reel in within 2 or 3 casts and then never have to touch it again