So I decided that I should include bait-casting tackle in my bass gear if I wanted to elevate my game and bought ... that sells for somewhere between $100 and $200 as a first bait-casting reel.

You don't need to burn a hole in your wallet to fish with a quality baitcaster. Our bass expert tested and reviewed the best baitcasting reels under $100.

Submitted photoCraig Nels (left), of Baldwinsville, and his 86-year-old grandfather Harry Bailey and their 5-pound largemouth bass. The photo was taken in 2004. Bailey is holding a spinning outfit.

Baitcast Reel Benefits: Precision Casting: As an ambush predator, bass are often found closely positioned in and around heavy, underwater cover.One of the most significant advantages of a baitcast ...

Best High-Speed: Lew’s HyperSpeed LFS Casting Reel; Best Computer-Controlled: Shimano SLX 150 DC; Best Workhorse: Abu Garcia Revo X LP Casting Reels; Best for Big Baits: Daiwa Tatula 300 Casting Reel; ...

Bunkers are the prime bait for big bass, but they've been scarce in their usual Raritan Bay haunts — and the competition for bait may be more intense than for the target species.

Starting Saturday, it's open season for black sea bass in Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know before casting your reel.

A 9-pound black sea bass caught in 200 feet of water is the new state record. ... Singler was using a Shimano rod and reel with 40-pound Power Pro line. A clam on 3/0 hooks served as the bait.

Gide Bait for Bass: Dos and Don’ts Do: Properly Match Your Rod And Reel To Your Lure. Though glide baits are available in a range of sizes, many of them are large. They can weigh upwards of 3 ounces, ...

We're out on the saltwater with Antonio, the Boatless Angler. We're running the American Smelt crankbaits. I'm running the blue colour, and Antonio is running the natural colour. A good tactic to use ...