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One false move, like hitting the water wrong or slapping a dock post, and the reel may be done for the day

The externally-adjustable Magnetic Control System of the Smash puts the angler in control of the cast in all wind conditions and with all size lures

A good braking system will slow the spool down just before the end of the cast to ensure these additional rotations do not occur

If youre fishing with oversized swimbaits, youre going to want a reel with a high max drag rating, good quality components, and available in a lower gear ratio that provides you with plenty of torque

They are also a great option for a shorter baitcasting rod or when taking children fishing on the weekend

Here are our picks for the best baitcasting reels: Bass Reels Best Overall: Shimano Bantam MGL A Best Value: Seviin GF Series Best for Big Swimbaits: Shimano Tranx 300 B Best Lightweight: Abu Garcia Zenon MG-LTX Best Tournament : Lews HyperMag Best Under $100 : Academy H2OX Mettle Great Buy: Okuma Hakai DT 101H-A Best High Speed: Daiwa Zillion 10.0 Best Premium : Daiwa Steez A 100 Best for Swimbaits : Shimano Curado 300K Best for Any Application: Daiwa Tatula Best Bait Finesse Reel : Lews Custom Lite SS Best High Speed : Abu Garcia Revo Rocket LP Best Computer Controlled : Shimano Curado 150 DC Most Innovative : Ark Gravity 5 Best for $50 : H2OX Premier Saltwater Reels Best Overall: Shimano Tranx Best for Jigging: Penn Fathom How I Chose the Best Baitcasting Reels for Bass Over the past six months Ive tested a slew of the best baitcasting reels, both in their intended purposes and outside of them, to see which ones could best be integrated into savvy anglers arsenals far and wide