baitcaster catfish reels Tournament Ready Round Reel for – 600CTS With its durable construction and smooth operation Remarkable Round Reels for Catfish

Now I principally fish from the deck of a skiff that is only about 1 off the water surface, so I have moved more to 6-6 and 7 max

The reel sits perpendicular to the rod and there is no line twist during the cast and produces greater casting distance than spincast reels

Shimano Curado K Pros Good line capacity Good range of sizes and gear ratios Reasonably priced Smooth Cons Limited drag capacity Heavier than similar models in class Key Features (200HGK model) Weight: 7.6 ounces Line Capacity: 190 yards of 30-pound braid, 155 yards of 10-pound mono Bearings: 6+1 Max Drag: 11 pounds Gear Ratio: 7.4:1 MSRP: $199.99 The Curado series is one of Shimanos mainstays, building a reputation for reliability over the years

As an added bonus for its reintroduction, buyers of the Blue Yonder will receive an Abu Garcia neoprene reel pouch and a Berkley micro-fibre towel, both free of charge, to keep their reel in pristine condition

The rumor from my more advanced peers, as described in just about every fishing magazine, was that if you didnt have an educated thumb, one errant cast or mistimed application of pressure would ruin your day