berkley lightning baitcast combo Rod™ Spinning ROD, BERKLEY LIGHTNING X-ENERGY CASTING

The spool would explode in what was alternately called a backlash, a birds nest, or, most generously, a professional overrun

A gentle feathering of the spool during a cast can prevent backlash and drastically slow down the line speed placing baits with absolute precision

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100: Reviews and Recommendations Best Tournament Reel: H2OX Evo Baitcast Reel Pros Lightweight Super-smooth The hinged side plate provides easy access Cons No left-hand retrieve models No slower or mid-range speeds Key Features Right-hand retrieve 7.3: 1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios 10 stainless bearings 5.8 ounces Id been fishing the $49 H2OX Premier baitcast reel for months and was consistently wowed by the fact that it performed better than many reels costing substantially more

One more to add to my collection of old 5000 from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s

Their reactions appear unscripted and genuine - and very surprised