ardent fishing reels C-Force Spinning Reel 2000 to reel for all types of fishing Ardent Bolt 1000 Spinning Fishing

And while fluorocarbon may not have the same casting distance as braid due to its increased density, its sensitivity allows for better feel and hook-setting power

Other topwater baits I pack along include: Heddon Spooks and Torpedoes, Arbogast Jitterbugs and Hula Poppers, Storms Rattlin' Chug Bug, Rebel's Pop-R, the Spro Bronzeye Frogs, Zoom's Horny Toad and Super Flukes and Strike Kings Tri-Wing Buzz King

It's not that these rods aren't sensitive...they have some of the best sensitivity out there for the $100 range rods

How We Tested Baitcasting Rods For our test, I contacted rod manufacturers and asked them to send their newest baitcasting models, as well as some of their other top rods

I also sold fish finders in my tackle store, so testing gave me firsthand knowledge of which ones were the best to sell and recommend