bass x baitcaster rods St-Croix Baitcast rod locker and more First baitcast setup. St. Croix

Some of the other problems include: Poor drag systems Gear ratios that arent intended for pulling in heavier fish or long lengths of fishing line Lack of bait clickers or line alarms or poorly designed options Lightweight builds and plastic gears Spin cast reels work great for targeting smaller channel catfish and the most basic form of catfishing but beyond that, theyre typically a poor choice for anything beyond an occasionally recreational angler

12-20lb

Thumb Bar The thumb bar is located on the upper exterior of the baitcasting reel, and it serves as a mechanism for engaging the spool during casting

Image by Joe Balog No, not catfish dip baits

And, it is also no secret I have had more than one bass over 5 pounds, here on Long Island, using jigs

Ticket prices also include a signed copy of the book, A Brief History of Baitcasting, Bass Fishing, and the Kentucky Reel by William Hinkebein and Art Lander