baitcasting reel under 100 Bates Fishing EDC Casting 7.1:1 Left and the shallow spool design offers versatility across multiple applications KastKing Megatron 100 Baitcasting Reel

Flashing minnows Weak or distressed baitfish Small forage caught in current Injured shiners fluttering downward Lake Trout White Perch Northern Pike (with larger spoon sizes) Flash attracts visual feeders from long distances Fluttering action imitates dying prey naturally Works in both vertical jigging and steady retrieve techniques Effective across large, open-water zones Use silver spoons in bright, clear water Choose gold or copper in slightly stained water Let the spoon flutter on the fall to trigger strikes Jig vertically over deeper structures for trout and perch Swimbaits offer one of the most lifelike baitfish presentations in freshwater, thanks to their natural swimming motion and body flex

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad Head- Cool Baits Down Under 1/4 oz: Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper: Size- 3" in 1/2 or 3/4 oz

If the frame runs larger, a 2500 may do the same job

But having another person hold the spool on some sort of makeshift shaft works well too

The Deccan Queen and the Pragati Express are iconic, but they come with stress