daiwa bg spinning reel 4000 BG4000 Saltwater Reel, 4000, 5.7: 1 Gear Ratio, 6+1 Bearings, 39.90" Retrieve Rate, 17.60 lb Max Drag, black/gold handle design provides zero movement or play between the main gear and handle arm. Daiwa BG Spinning Reel

Here are the lures that should have a place in your tackle box this season: Soft Swimbaits Swimbaits are highly effective for fall striper fishing because they closely mimic the appearance and swimming motion of the baitfish striped bass are hunting

Its still cold but the fish are getting aggressive

Pros & Cons Pro: Highest review rating in this guide (4.6) across the largest sample after the Lew's Pro: $110 puts it in beater-budget territory while still feeling like a real reel Pro: Aluminum frame at this price is uncommon Con: Stock magnetic brake is on the conservative side

On the bright side, if you put in the time and effort, you will eventually be rewarded with an increase in the quality of fish you catch

I was a little skeptical about the retail price being that it's at the same price point as high performance Japanese reels but I've been blown away by the performance

Better yet, go for auto-tuning systems like Svivlos CastGuard , which eliminates backlash entirely