60lb braided fishing line FINS Hollow Core 16-Strand, Metered, 60 lb, 100 Yds fewer tangles Diamond Braid Generation 3 Hollow

Spinnerbaits Spinnerbaits are a perfect choice when fishing for pre-spawn bass in early spring due to their ability to cover lots of water, their slim profile, and their thumbing and flashing design

Let it set and tie a cord or rope to the link and you have a cheap anchor that is relatively quiet

If the smaller spool helps you with lighter stuff and you want a finesse baitcaster in your arsenal, this could be the perfect reel

...that first screw is only for the Abu Garcia logo, and underneath there is a second screw (red arrow) for the spring cover

Ive spent a lot of time testing reels in this price range and they feel like crap, to be honest