When evaluating aluminum frame baitcasting reels, key features to consider include gear ratio, drag system, and bearing count
At a glance, my two favorite reels are the Shimano Curado 150M Baitcaster and the Shimano Stradic FM Spinning reel
If youre throwing a topwater, youll probably want to go with a higher gearing like Curado K, Alloy M, or Revo Ike
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It also floats, where fluoro sinks, so it will always be the better of the two with topwaters
That said, a larger 200 size reel is always going to retrieve faster than a smaller spool, says Hackney