baitcasting daiwa reel Tatula X TW 100 Baitcast Built with an Aluminum Frame Daiwa Tatula 300 Reel

A blingier ball-type handle might appeal to some fishers as well

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Keep the bait just off the bottom or at the level where bass are holding, and let it hover naturally with minimal action

Paired with a reel that runs smoothly under load, this combo is well suited for casting and working both soft baits and bulkier pike lures in lakes, rivers and coastal waters

They are ideal for techniques requiring frequent casting and retrieving, such as bass fishing