best baitcast reels of 2017 Trika Ti100 Casting Reel solid feel and precise gear alignment Top-Of-The-Line Baitcasting Reels for Bass

Pros Better casting accuracy Stronger for heavy lines More control over lure movement Cons Harder to learn Can cause backlash Needs careful adjustment Once we get used to it, a baitcaster becomes very rewarding to use

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Baitcasting reels are often used by experienced anglers, but that doesnt mean a beginner cant use one

For most right-handed anglers, the handle goes on the left side

Available from size 2000S (ideal for light spinning and jigging for perch) all the way up to 4000SH for zander fishing on big riviers and canals

It takes less effort to cast the same distance