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This reel did not disappoint right out of the box

Best Bait Finesse Reel: KastKing Kestrel Elite Bait Finesse Casting Reels Pros Ridiculously lightweight Handles light line well, with no gaps for it to slip behind Precision magnetic braking system Cons Only one gear ratio option Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 8.4: 1 gear ratio 4.4 ounces 11 ball bearings, one roller bearing Price: $220 Bait finesse is a relatively new phenomenon that originated in Japan and involves throwing lighter-than-usual lures on baitcasting gear

Another element that supports this reel's originality are matching Roman Numeral marks found on the inside of both side plates and frame

If you aren't having to go super deep and you are just in a few feet of water I would even consider a weightless Texas Rig

You want a lighter setup for finesse fishing and I have found a slightly shorter rod to be beneficial

They are designed this way to create even braking on the beginning of the cast (when the spool is launched from a dead stop to its max RPM) and the last part of the cast (when the lure is about to hit the water and the spool needs to slow down significantly)