cadence fishing bc5 baitcast combo Baitcasting Combo, Baitcaster Rod and Reel Combo, 7ft 24 Ton Graphite Rod Blank, 2 Piece Split Design, 20 lbs Carbon Fiber Drag Reel & Rod Combo The Mach 2 reel features a smooth 10 Baitcast Reels – Cadence Fishing:

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Best for Big Swimbaits: Shimano Tranx 300 B Pros Durable and reliable Very little flex Smooth Solid gearing to handle thousands of casts with big baits On-the-fly braking adjustment Cons Power handle is not ideal for working a glide Key Features Gear Ratios: 5:8:1 and 7:6:1 Weight: 12.2 ounces (7:6:1) Mono Capacity: 230 yards of 12 pound, 180 yards of 14 pound, 150 yards of 17 pound One-piece, aluminum construction SVS Infinity MD Tune braking system Price: $300 The Shimano Tranx is well known for being an excellent saltwater and freshwater baitcaster, but after over a decade of service it was due for an upgrade

Baitcasting reels demand more hands-on care but reward you with long-term performance if properly maintained

I prefer the 6000 series Abu Garcia reels for the vast majority of my fishing though I do use the 5500 C3 reels for channel catfish and at times the 7000 series reels for trophy blues and flatheads

They could backlash easily, even in the most capable of hands