bass pro shop baitcasting reels X-Series Low Profile Baitcast Reel anodized aluminum spool for easy casting and retrieving Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier

It ensures your reel is locked down securely and provides a comfortable, seamless base for your hand, reducing fatigue during long sessions

Common complaints about spinning reels for catfish include: A limited selection of catfish rods Awkward to use in rod holders (reaching down and under the rod) A limited selection of heavy reels Long term durability of reels can be a problem Availability of parts can be a problem A limited selection of bait clicker reels In the past few years, theres been a growing list of manufacturers completely abandoning spinning rod models for catfish or at minimum limiting the selection

Baitcasting reels offer more power and control than spinning reels, which makes them a good choice for fishing for large fish

Be sure to replace both gears or you will not get a good fit between the drive and pinion gears

I also tested the gear on smaller bottom fish, including summer flounder, sea bass, and porgies (or scup), as well as red drum and spotted seatrout in Charleston, South Carolina