berkley fishing contact eGift Card The baitfish color and pattern works for many fishing applications. Berkley Fishing Team of Ohio

Mechanically its 10/10

Winding and yo-yoing a Red Eye Shad proved to be the winning ticket

However, when casting a really light lure, you can let out 2 to 2-1/2 feet of line, so that you can get more momentum on your cast, resulting in a great cast distance

No rod and reel combo replaces the need for a proper leader pike teeth will cut through straight braid or mono regardless of how good the rest of your setup is

All in all, this is a fantastic rod for bass fishing, especially for the newcomer to baitcasters and/or the budget-minded weekend warrior looking to expand their arsenal

But theres a wide range of gradation in between, and the choice of mono, fluorocarbon or braid makes a big difference in how much forgiveness youll want or need