alpha low profile baitcast reel manual Alloy M Saltwater Casting Fishing 8.4:1 / RIGHT HAND Spend less time setting up and more time on the water Reel Repair Shakespeare Alpha Baitcasting

Baitcaster Reel Pros Durable Lightweight, low-profile Can hold heavier line Can hold more line Stronger drag capabilities Can handle heavier and powerful fish Can handle heavier fishing lines and lures Highly customizable Baitcaster Reel Cons More expensive Higher learning curve

I admit, I was sold on the looks of this reel before I ever owned one

You can always add a baitcaster later as your skills grow

Anglers like Jacob Wheeler continue to prove that a spinning rod is every bit as valuable as a baitcaster at the top levels of competitive fishing

But you can also fish it on a drop-shot rig to let it flail and flutter in place in deeper water where neutral bass are holding tight to cover