baitcasting rod general Sougayilang Baitcaster Combo for Freshwater and Inshore, 2 Piece 30Ton+24Ton Graphite Fishing with SuperPolymer Handle, 7.0:1 Gear Ratio Reel, 11+1 Bearings, S Style Hook Keeper : Sports & Outdoors T-Zack Classic Baitcaster Rod

It also makes a good gift because the buyer does not need to know every rod and reel detail to make a useful choice

It took me several casts to get the brakes just right and avoid creating a birds nest, but when I did, I couldnt cast the crankbait as far as I wanted

The bass agreeand that's all the validation any angler needs.

And the right line will make certain applications easier to fish like braided line with frogs in heavy vegetation or finesse fluorocarbon on a drop shot to be ultra stealthy in clear water like when chasing big smallmouths up north

The Abu Garcia Silver Max bait caster may not be the greatest of the reels, and it may not have the quality you will find on other $100+ reels

With up to 60 different settings, its the Swiss Army knife of tunability