baitrunner reel baitcaster Offset Circle Hook with a cold ATLAS Baitrunner Reel [9000 Series]

If youre fishing with oversized swimbaits, youre going to want a reel with a high max drag rating, good quality components, and available in a lower gear ratio that provides you with plenty of torque

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I definitely recommend the Avet SX Raptor as a light-in-weight workhorse reel and am looking to add another Avet as I step up into larger fish

Maintenance And Durability Baitcaster Baitcasters require regular cleaning , especially if used in saltwater

The key to proper popping with stripers is to slow your retrieve