baitcasting reels under 5oz KastKing Kestrel SE Reel, 4.5 oz Ultralight Finesse Baitcaster, Cast Lures Down to 1/32 oz, Powerful Sycron Construction, 7+1 MaxiDur Double Shielded BB, 7.5:1 Gear Ratio,Left Handed : Sports & Outdoors you cant go past the Shimano SLX DC Baitcaster reels. Bates Salty 150 Baitcasting Reels

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Whether Im casting, retrieving or fighting a fish, Ive noticed absolutely zero noise coming from this rod

1:1 gear ratio for fast retrieves and efficient bait presentation

Low Gear Ratio: Picking a low gear ratio is great for trolling or casting for larger species because the bait stays in the strike zone longer