A good baitcasting combo should have a smooth reel and a well-balanced rod, and should be easy to set up for beginners. Here are a few of the best baitcaster combos I recommend from first-hand ...

Spinning rod handles are also straight but have no trigger ... As noted above, it may be tougher to learn how to use a baitcaster than spinning gear. A big part of that is the dreaded backlash or ...