baitcaster combos Agility® Baitcast Combo (Prior Gen) and the high Team Lew's Custom Black Baitcast

Im not brand-loyal in this space, because Ive learned that certain manufacturers do better than others in certain spheres and at different price points

30lbs/310yds

After years of slinging a spinning reel for striped bass, speckled trout and redfish, the first time I used a baitcasting reel for saltwater, I switched allegiance and never looked back

Features Full-metal body and crank side plate Smooth 6+1 stainless steel bearing system Brass main gear and bearing-supported bronze pinion gear HT-100 carbon-fiber drag washers Dual-action casting brake dials TiN coated levelwind system Best Wade Fishing Reel Shimano TranX 150 XG The Shimano TranX 150 XG is designed for grinding it out on the Gulf Coast flats