baitcasting reel under 100 Bates Hundo Casting Left Hand 8.1:1 Up to 11 lb of smooth drag delivers reliable power for bass Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100

Best for Big Baits: Daiwa Tatula 300 Casting Reel Pros Generous line capacity Bigger gears for bigger fish and lures Daiwas T-Wing system for long casts Cons Not suited for small to mid-sized lures Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 5.3: 1 (right), 6.3:1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 gear ratios 11.5 ounces Seven ball bearings, one roller bearing Price: $234 As the fish youre chasing and the lures needed to tempt them grow in size, its critical to beef up every component of a reel

Features a 4-bearing reel system

A gear ratio of 6.2:1 means that the spool will turn 6.2 times for every one time you turn the handle

They have proven to be quite impressive and theyre an absolute joy to use when youre using treble-hooked lures

This helps prevent backlash and improves accuracy during casting

With inspiration from Mike Iaconelli, the Ike Dude spinning rod offers cutting edge design and precision performance for youth anglers