abu garcia ambassadeur 6500cs rocket Pro 6500 Should the fish have other ideas the Carbon Matrix drag system provides smooth and consistent drag pressure to quickly bring it back under control Abu Garcia Rocket Cast Reel

The Mach 2 reel features a smooth 10-bearing system with Zero-Reverse one-way clutch bearing and a durable graphite frame and side plates

In my opinion, you can get away with a less-than-ideal rod for many fishing techniques and still expect successbut I think your crankbait rod selection makes the biggest overall difference in your cranking success

And you can even use both reels for light saltwater applications

As you may have noticed from my top ten bass lures, some are premium brands (with prices to match), but some are budget options

I really like the super short grip handle that does not catch on your body when fishing from small craft like kayaks, and the new design of the Eva grips and customized white detailed reel seat is strong and comfortable