carbon fiber fishing reel handles 95mm Baitcasting Handle – EVA/Cork Knobs – Cooper Custom Offset Circle Hook Color Daiwa Spinning Reel Carbon Fiber

In clearer water I lean toward natural shad or crawfish patterns

The Fly Shop 5263

I do not recommend this reel

New gear design combined with G1 Duralumin material creates the pinnacle of gear strength and precision

Looks like an awesome rod and I plan on making it one of my next purchases, since I have started using artificial lures more than live bait

It is a little noisier than the higher priced reels but if you are looking for a quality reel without the high price tag this one is for you. Pflueger President XT Low Profile Reel Rated 4.40625 out of 5 Weight (oz.): 6.8 Available Gear Ratios: 7.3:1 Bearing Count: 9 Mono Line Capacity (yd/lb): 145/12 Braided Line Capacity (yd/lb): 140/30 Max Drag (lbs): 12 The Pflueger President XT Low Profile Baitcasting Reel is a mid-priced baitcaster offering smooth performance in one of the lightest form factors on our list