berkly bass lures PowerBait MaxScent 5.3" Flux-Gill by Berkley Bluegill style topwater bait with a rotating tail blade that churns through the surface creating a loud Bass Bait Haul of Fame

If you have issues with backlashes, I believe the Daiwa Coastal CLSVTW150 with their T-wing design line guide offers the longest cast without backlashing of any reel on the market, even in the hands of a non-expert

It lands fairly well but depending on how your rig the bait you may have a hard time getting it to flip over if by chance it lands belly up, the wide body stance covers a lot of surface so its not as easy to flip over (its built like a Hummer) The belly is conducive for skipping but again the weight means you may need to get in some practise in order to nail the perfect skip

Rule of thumb: For pike and bass, the bigger the better, so think #5

It features Shimanos advanced braking system, which gives you great control even in challenging conditions, making it forgiving for beginners but satisfying for more experienced anglers

When to Use a Baitcaster Reel The following are the situations where using a baitcaster is ideal