2017 baitcaster reel Big Game 400 – Heavy‑Duty for Big Fish the TRANX feels surprisingly compact and ergonomic in hand Best Baitcasting Reel Reviews 2017

What makes this reel so unique is that it has no ball bearings and instead makes use of polymer bushings that the company calls CZBs (Concept Zero Bearings) What makes the reel so different, besides the bright orange (officially called Tequila Sunrise) finish are the Concept Zero Bearings (CZBs) which are essentially bushings that make use of a new polymer material that is designed to enhance casting performance, while making the reel quieter smoother and more corrosion resistant

Again, I always used a leader of mono or fluorocarbon due to visibility

Contact is restored instantly

Either way, if you are looking to get into bait finesse fishing without spending an arm and a leg, the ARK Fishing Gravity BFS Casting Reel is a smart choice

Both baitcasting and spinning reels are effective with the Texas-rig presentation

The 300 and 400 models are ideal for throwing smaller finesse glide baits and spinners, as well as capable of handling some of the best musky lures like larger swimbaits and plugs that are notorious for making musky fishing so painful