Reels
Baitcasting reels such as the one below are usually the standard for bass fishing. These reels hold heavier line and often have a very fast gear ratio.
Baitcasting reels such as the one below are usually the standard for bass fishing. These reels hold heavier line and often have a very fast gear ratio.
High Performance baitcasting reels are the standard in bass fishing. These reels hold heavy line and can cast it well, with the right settings. The gear ratios range anywhere from 5:4-9:1. They are usually fast reels for the fast-paced angler.
Spinning reels are most commonly used for "finnesse" tactics in bass fishing, which means very light line and very small, subtle lures and presentation. Spinning reels can cast light line a very far distance, which gives them an edge over baitcastin reels for finnesse tactics.