best baitcasting rod and reel combo 2018 Fishing - High Performance Angling Shakespeare will continue to be there Best Baitcaster Combos of 2026:

Some other observations/generalisations about reels...you can use them in saltwater as long as you wash the salt off afterwards and are prepared to do some general maintenance/servicing too

Concentration, patience, and fast reflexes with a strong hook set are crucial for success

I was a little skeptical about the retail price being that it's at the same price point as high performance Japanese reels but I've been blown away by the performance

Got mine from Japan a year ago and its easily my favorite of all the reels i own

Engineered with a 4 + 1 stainless steel bearing system, powerful multi-disk drag, and a compact, bent handle and star, the Ambassadeur STX fits the bill for a variety of species and techniques

You can make adjustments on the fly and increase or decrease one-quarter turn at a time until it looks or feels right