8.1 1 baitcasting reel Lew's BB1 Pro Baitcast Perfect for bass fishing techniques like flipping and pitching Topline 8.1:1 Gear Ratio High

When a fish strikes, you simply flip the switch to prevent the reel from reversing and to maintain tension

Now to set the spool tension for your first cast, tie something on like a 1/2-ounce jig and while holding the rod tip straight out in front of you with about a foot of line between the bait and your rod tip, start backing off of the spool tension knob by rolling it towards your body slowly until the bait begins to fall

Learn to read the conditions and you will catch a lot more big bass

However, 10 to 15-pound braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives better casting and sensitivity once the angler is ready to learn leader knots

During the spawn, however, the situation changes

The Zephyr baitcasting reels triple disc carbon fiber drag provides plenty of fish stopping power with up to 18lbs of maximum drag