berkly bass lures PowerBait MaxScent 5.3" Flux-Gill by Berkley Bluegill style topwater bait with a rotating tail blade that churns through the surface creating a loud Bass Bait Haul of Fame

If you have issues with backlashes, I believe the Daiwa Coastal CLSVTW150 with their T-wing design line guide offers the longest cast without backlashing of any reel on the market, even in the hands of a non-expert

Key Feature: MGL Spool: The defining characteristic is the MGL spool, which is significantly lighter and has less inertia

With that said, constantly having a reel punish you could stop your progress (and enthusiasm) dead

For use with heavier line and baits

The industry standard for spinning reels including all our picks is a meager one year, which even the cheapest reels are bound to outlive

Rule of thumb: For pike and bass, the bigger the better, so think #5