baitcasting reel 5.3 1 left handed Lew's Speed Spool Baitcast Fishing Reel, 9+1 Bearings, 7.5:1 Gear Ratio, Aluminum Frame, Graphite Sideplate, MCS Braking System, Left- Hand Retrieve : Sports & Outdoors 13 Fishing Concept TX2 Baitcast

When fishing jerk baits or topwater, there is a tendency to get a little slack in the line, and a 6.0:1 and above reel helps take up that slack which can sometimes be the difference between a hookup or a swing and a miss

Dont worry if that wasnt the right musky reel for you though

The GX2 combo will work for some bass fishing applications, but catfishing is where this thing really shines

This backbone assists in the resistance that the rod provides to a fighting fish

Centrifugal Braking Systems Centrifugal braking systems are comprised of a series of weights that, when rotating, lock outwards against a brake drum and create friction, slowing the spool down

That could be the water, a tree, wind, or your hat