3 piece baitcasting fishing rods Banshee Travel Rod Experience 1.5x more sensitivity and elite casting distance Shimano Curado Baitcasting Rod -

Even crawfish occasionally move shallow enough to be vulnerable from above

Best for Big Swimbaits: Shimano Tranx 300 B Pros Durable and reliable Very little flex Smooth Solid gearing to handle thousands of casts with big baits On-the-fly braking adjustment Cons Power handle is not ideal for working a glide Key Features Gear Ratios: 5:8:1 and 7:6:1 Weight: 12.2 ounces (7:6:1) Mono Capacity: 230 yards of 12 pound, 180 yards of 14 pound, 150 yards of 17 pound One-piece, aluminum construction SVS Infinity MD Tune braking system Price: $300 The Shimano Tranx is well known for being an excellent saltwater and freshwater baitcaster, but after over a decade of service it was due for an upgrade

Their strength and endurance are legendary and its magnified even further if youre fishing in current

When casting a spinner, another significant advantage is that it is very difficult, effectively impossible, in fact, to suffer a backlash

It is compact, light and well finished

Then, turn the rod so the handle is pointed up and press the spool release button