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Best Tournament: Lews HyperMag Pros Very lightweight yet powerful 20 pounds of max drag Easily palmed Cons Only one speed in left-hand retrieve Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 7.5: 1 and 8.3:1 gear ratios (7.5:1 only in right-hand retrieve) 5.2 ounces 10 stainless steel bearings plus one roller bearing The HyperMag looks like a futuristic rocket and lives up to that aesthetic

The combo experts at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas have matched a number of reels with rods specifically designed for various species and techniques

So keep that in mind

Many beginners start with closed face reels, then move to open face reels as their skills grow

Just change lure type as the sun gets higher

In practice, however, some anglers deliberately choose lines that are optimized for specific techniques in order to load the rod more quickly or make shorter casts easier