avet 2 speed fishing reels SX Raptor 6/4 MC Two Lever Drag Reel Right Hand / Silver with a spool slightly wider than a golf ball Avet T-RX 80W 2-Speed Lever

In most saltwater applications, youre not trying to cast to an exact spot

Lews Custom Pro Gen 3 Casting Reel Specs and Features Retrieve: Right and left (7.5:1 only) Gear Ratio: 6.8:1, 7.5:1, 8.3:1 Line Capacity: 12 pounds/90 yards Weight: 5.6 ounces Bearings: 11+2 Key Features ParaMag ITB braking system Recessed brake dial Pro Power Knobs and 95mm aluminum handle Speed Knot line attachment Aluminum frame/C45 carbon sideplates 11 bearings with double shielded stainless steel ball bearings Speed Dial line size indicator Speed Keeper bait keeper First Impressions Doing what I get to do for a living puts me in the catbirds seat when it comes to fishing gear

I think I can safely state that the two most popular and productive subsurface fly styles are the Jig Hook Flashtail Clouser (called Blantons Jig Hook Minnow by Umpqua) and the Jig Hook Flashtail Whistler in sizes ranging from 1/0 to 3/0

This adds some drag to the spool rim internally

As the waters cool, smallmouth are also setting up in areas with deep structure in preparation for late fall and winter