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One major disadvantage is that they may not always be as effective as live bait in certain conditions

A hallmark feature of a baitcaster reel is that it offers different gear ratios, which does present a steeper learning curve when throwing one

Whether you're an experienced angler or just getting into the sport, this award-winning rod should be high on your list of gear to consider

I decided to break out the lightning rod and use a Sabiki with a small under spin at the bottom to get some bait

But if big predators are your main focus, you will need to look for something a lot larger to chuck heavy lures or deadbaits for pike

Or, for anglers who have kayaks and canoes and are floating a river