baitcasting reels on sale Daiwa 23 Lexa The Kestrel features an ultra Daiwa Aird 80 Baitcast Reel

This allows you to wrap your hand around the muskie reel and finger the fishing line relatively comfortably

Because the line tension is initially redirected by the top most eyelet of the rod and then the bail arm, light braided lines dont overlap on spinning reels as on baitcasters

Read Next: Best Bass Fishing Rods Best Saltwater Combo: TackleDirect TDSSC701MHT Silver Hook/Shimano TRX300AHG TranX Baitcasting Best Saltwater Combo TackleDirect TDSSC701MHT Silver Hook/Shimano TRX300AHG TranX Baitcasting See It Pros Good for fishing bait and jigs Plenty of backbone Powerful and durable reel Cons Not ideal for casting light lures Key Features Rod Power: Medium heavy Action: Moderate fast Length: 7 feet Lure Weight Rating: 3 to 6 ounces Cork handle with fighting butt Key Features Reel 300 size Gear Ratio: 7.6:1 Right or left retrieve Max Drag: 18 pounds Mono Capacity (pound/yards): 12/230, 14/180 Braid Capacity (pound/yards): 40/195, 50/190 This combo isnt for wading a flat and throwing jerkbait for speckled trout

I cannot wait to get myself out there in the water casting to sebaraus and tomans (giant snakehead aka Channa micropeltes)