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Read Next: Best Saltwater Fishing Rods Great Rods and Reels Not Sold as Combos While you can save some money going with a packaged combo, choosing a rod and reel separately is the only way to create the ultimate setup for you

Common gear ratios in baitcast reels are 5.4:1, 6.4:1, and 7.1:1

And the +1 translates into a one-way roller bearing that gives the reel super-solid instant anti-reverse, for gut-wrenching hook sets

But at 7.6 ounces, its still far lighter than the top-notch reels of yesteryear, and that added weight seems to provide some extra stability and durability

If youre looking for an all-around option, you cant go wrong with the 7-foot, medium-heavy, fast rod with the 7:1:1 gear ratio reel