best fishing reel for striped bass Topwater & Jigging Combo – Everyday 7' Spinning Best Tackle for Striped Bass:

One is a ten-inch while the other is a twelve-inch size

Specs & Features 40% more drag output, bridging the line class gap between Avet's Original series and Raptor series Re-designed frame, new refined look and feel Ratcheting glide plate/lever system with positive stop at strike position and button release to advance to full drag Faceted, knurled drag knob and lever grip provides a positive grip and tactile feel Refined, silent, reliable dog and gear anti-reverse system with more gear teeth and minimal handle back-play Increased line capacities over Avet's Original series, allowing generous space for appropriate, larger line classes Available in single and 2-speed, MXJ sizes Larger G2 models feature larger bearings and main shafts for added durability with heavy line classes All G2 models available in left or right hand retrieve Proudly made in the U.S.A

This reel is also ideal for finesse fishing, whether with drop-shots, ned rigs, or small swimbaits for saltwater fish on the flats

Bass are ambush feeders, so look for irregularities in thick vegetation where they might be waiting to strike, like a point, edge, pothole, shade line, or where theres a mix of cover.

While disengaging most inline reels simply frees line to fall from the spool unchecked, often causing line tangle problems, the FreeFall Trigger with magnetic drop speed adjustment give the angler total control over drop-speed

Now if the fish would bite