baitcaster reel for light lures KastKing Kestrel SE Baitcasting Reel, 4.5 oz Ultralight Finesse Baitcaster, Cast Down to 1/32 oz, Powerful Sycron Construction, 7+1 MaxiDur Double Shielded BB, 7.5:1 Gear Ratio,Left Handed : Sports & Outdoors bearing system with Lews powerful P2 Super Pinion system for better gear mesh for smoother cranking KastKing Kestrel SE Bait Finesse

Best Value: Okuma Ceymar HD 2500HA Pros Very smooth while reeling Castability Deep spool for more line capacity High gear ratio for increased retrieve speed Cons A fairly low drag weight At just over 8-ounces, its one of the heavier reels from the test Key Features Price: $89.99 Gear Ratio: 6.0:1 Weight: 8.3-Ounces Bearings: 7BB + 1RB Line Capacity: 10/130 (Test/Yard) Drag Weight: 13-Pounds The Okuma Ceymar HD 2500HA might be the best value reel Ive seen in years

Larger reels are better for bigger species and heavier lines, while smaller reels are suitable for lighter tackle and smaller fish

Subtle Top Water Lures When I talk about subtle top water lures I am referring to Spook type baits using the technique of walking the dog. This left, right, left, right action type of lure can be very effective on Peacock Bass appealing to a wider size range as the lures are usually considerably smaller and are fished much less aggressively than are the Woodchopper type

for a slower, more enticing spiral