avet ex reels EXW 50/2 2-Speed Lever Drag – Tackle World Speed line of reels are big game reels made to make large game fish fear for their lives Avet EXW 50/2 Series Two

Avet's Generation 2 Reels add impressive new features, like an updated frame with new look and feel, 40% more drag output, increased line capacity, and a ratcheting Glide Plate/Lever System (Select Models Only), making the Avet MXL G2 5.8 Single Speed Reel a great choice for your next fishing trip

Start with 15 to 17 pound monofilament

Shimano Curado 150M Best All-Round Baitcasting Reel for Pike (2026) Control & Consistency Shimano Curado 150M is the reel we trust when conditions stop being easy and start testing your setup

I hope this guide provides you at least a place to start when looking at topwater baits and trying to make sense of all the options at the tackle store

The classic crank is a small, round-ed baitfish profile with a lip and two treble hooks

Cons: Soft material can be torn easily, especially with aggressive bites