best baitcasting reel for 200 to 300 Penn FTH500LPHS Fathom Low Profile Baitcast It features the CoreProtect Concept KastKing Megatron 200 Baitcasting Reel

I have most of the Morrum series from deminuitive 1600 3600 5600 6600 7700 Other little beauties are the tiny Red Record-like 1750, 1750A, 2000, 2050, 2500, 2600, 2650 featured here Of course there are the later myriad of tear drop shaped reels , and the other modern low profile reels like Revo's below

You have to be careful when casting, otherwise youll end up with the dreaded birds nesta line tangle that is nearly impossible to unravel

Obviously, throw them into thick cover, but dont be scared to fish them around isolated cover or even out in the open

Bolt Handle Removal: For bolts, start by removing the bolt cap on the opposite side of the reel from the handle

From strictly torques standpoint, in my opinion, a baitcaster is the better reel

Oftentimes, right up along the bank