baitcaster short rod Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Baitcasting Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel spooled with 12 AMAXLP/701MH (Baitcasting)

I spool all my bass/bream reels with braid of differing strengths and manufacturing processes

Blackfin Rods offer a lifetime warranty on the blank and a one-year warranty on components

Best for Big Swimbaits: Shimano Tranx 300 B Pros Durable and reliable Very little flex Smooth Solid gearing to handle thousands of casts with big baits On-the-fly braking adjustment Cons Power handle is not ideal for working a glide Key Features Gear Ratios: 5:8:1 and 7:6:1 Weight: 12.2 ounces (7:6:1) Mono Capacity: 230 yards of 12 pound, 180 yards of 14 pound, 150 yards of 17 pound One-piece, aluminum construction SVS Infinity MD Tune braking system Price: $300 The Shimano Tranx is well known for being an excellent saltwater and freshwater baitcaster, but after over a decade of service it was due for an upgrade

They have a stainless pinion gear and brass main gear to give you great performance in saltwater and a perfectly smooth feel

Line flows off the spool with no drag restriction, allowing light lures to launch far