abu garcia 5500lc ambassadeur line counter reel AMBS-5500LC S [1400534] pulling Carbon Matrix drag system FISHING REEL, "Ambassadeur 5500 LC",

Best Budget Combo for Bass: Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Best Budget Combo for Bass Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special See It Pros Affordable Cons Slow gear ratio isnt ideal for moving baits Key Features Rod Powers: Medium or medium heavy Action: Fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches or 7 feet Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Eva handle Stainless guides Graphite blank Key Features Reel Gear Ratio: 6.6:1 Right or left retrieve Five bearings For under $100 you get a reel with a braking system that prevents backlashes and a rod that punches above its price point

Ergonomic handle for comfortable grip during long fishing sessions

We've read this reel is designed primarily for pitching presentations, and while the thumbar is placed well for this type of grip, we found it was too high and often in the way when shifting our hand slighty to make an overhead or sidearm cast with the reel

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Use the waking swimbait type wake baits around grass, and later in the year like late summer and fall

A diversified lure selection will not only make you a more versatile angler, but allow you to catch more fish