baitcast reel gear ratio High Speed 8.1:1 hand retrieve available. What gear ratio for bait

Line choice (like thin braid) plays a huge role here

The new Concept Z reels are just starting to ship and we got our hands on one for a quick round of tests and a first look under the frame

Its a great spring bass fishing topwater when fish are coming shallow and looking to make a nest near a shallow piece of cover

I use them on my Shimano 50 size reels and they fit just right

This technique prevents the common mistake of under-braking when switching between lures or locations

Lastly, make sure your drag is set so that you have some control of the fish, but so that the fish also wont be able to break your line on the hookset or fight