baitcasting rod Ardent Edge 7 ft. Heavy Casting you can expect to miss fewer bites and catch more fish. H2OX Angler Casting Rod

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Flashing minnows Weak or distressed baitfish Small forage caught in current Injured shiners fluttering downward Lake Trout White Perch Northern Pike (with larger spoon sizes) Flash attracts visual feeders from long distances Fluttering action imitates dying prey naturally Works in both vertical jigging and steady retrieve techniques Effective across large, open-water zones Use silver spoons in bright, clear water Choose gold or copper in slightly stained water Let the spoon flutter on the fall to trigger strikes Jig vertically over deeper structures for trout and perch Swimbaits offer one of the most lifelike baitfish presentations in freshwater, thanks to their natural swimming motion and body flex

Its smooth and has a great feel and is one of my favorite reels to use for artificial lures

Our upgraded high-spin casting system and high-spin bearings provide consistent and exacting casts that leave nothing to be desired