best baitcaster reel for medium heavy rod Kilitn Fishing and Combo, Baitcasting Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Abu Garcia Cardinal 402i and an 8 bearing Model:STZSVLT100HL RRS

best baitcaster reel for medium heavy rod Kilitn Fishing and Combo, Baitcasting Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Abu Garcia Cardinal 402i and an 8 bearing Model:STZSVLT100HL RRS

Abu Garcia Cardinal 402i spinning fishing reel. .

I fish the Heddon Super Zara Spook in saltwater for snook, but the Zara Spook is also a bait I used as a kid to catch my first big bass in a Fort Myers, Florida pond

RRS

Model:STZSVLT100HL

Lure-Specific Retrieves & Your Reel: Optimize for Success: Your baitcaster’s gear ratio and feel can enhance specific lure presentations: Crankbaits: Pair deep-diving crankbaits with lower gear ratio reels (5.x:1 to 6.x:1)

and an 8 bearing system with stainless steel double shielded bearings for smooth and consistent operation