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As I got more into these other species, I was using a lot of spinning gear and dealing with wind knots with braid, dealing with line twist without braid

But why spend hours testing each to curate your setup when a factory-matched baitcasting combo is ready for action straight off the shelf

Whether youre throwing chatterbaits, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits, or topwater, the MACH 2 delivers the balance of power and comfort serious anglers expect

You can use a swivel but it's best to tie directly to the main line with an Albright knot and locks

If you retrieve the jerkbaits fast, you can skim them on top for surface strikes, says Adrian Gray, fishing photographer and creative director at the International Game Fish Association

In addition to a lighted digital line counter that can be adjusted to suit the type of line, the Reel conventional Altum Syncro incorporates a highly adjustable syncro drag system