berkley bass lures Shallow Money Badger Special Red Craw / 7.25 clear water conditions Berkley Choppo - Angler's Headquarters

Line guides: These are made from either titanium or ceramic, with the latter being less expensive but can crack or break from alleviated abuse

The free-flowing nature of a baitcaster spool also works in your favor when you need to pitch a bait lengthy distances

It hangs below the rod and has a fixed spool that lets the line flow out smoothly when you cast

Best Value: Seviin GF Series Pros Extremely smooth even after heavy use Very comfortable handle Line indicator knob is a nice touch Cons Not as many bearings as some other reels Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 6.6: 1, 7.3:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 7.4 ounces Four stainless steel bearings plus one roller bearing This reel costs about a third, or a quarter, of what some of the other reels on this list command, but its a beast at that price