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Best Reel for Any Application: Daiwa Tatula Pros Great handle Sizes and gear ratios for any bass fishing application Saltwater version Coastal is excellent too Reliable Cons The 150 size has good line capacity, but doesnt throw light lures well Key Features T-Wing System Aluminum body Cast control system 100 mm handle Sizes: 300, 200, 150, 100, and 80 Line Capacity (150 size): 150 yards of 14-pound mono or 140 yards of 30-pound braid Weight (150 size): 7.9 ounces Max Drag (150 size): 13.2 pounds Price: $180 to $290 I love Daiwa reels, but I hate their naming conventions

And decided to try it for deep laydowns in the prespawn which can be a really good pattern on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes when the water is not muddy

Best Baitcasting Reel for Jigging Penn Fathom Star Drag Baitcast Reel Our ideal baitcasting reel for jigging is the Penn Fathom Star Drag Baitcast Reel

This season marked my 25th year covering bass fishing tournaments as a writer, photographer and obsessed investigator of why fish do what they do

Then, when a bass bites, repeat what worked and refine as needed