best baitcasting reel no backlash baitcaster 600CTS backlash system and a quality 6 ft carbon composite rod the Black Max EZ Cast baitcast combo allows anglers to master fishing with a baitcast reel without the hassle of catastrophic backlashes KASTKING Royale Legend Pro Cast

Bass eat topwater baits from spring through fall

A Rapala DT6 or Shad Rap are two that I like for a tight wobble. Matching the color of your bait with a lakes forage is a common rule, so when temperatures drop, Roy says to start thinking of crustaceans

Old black Big Game reels had the "C" in the word "Collection" never intersect with the "G" of Game

Again, look closely and you will see the friction washer as shown in the 1969 parts schematic for this model

Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors

Features: Corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing Multi-disc drag system Duragear brass gear 6 pincentrifugal brake Extended bent handle with powerknobs Synchronized level wind system