avet left hand reel JX Raptor 2-Speed Lever Drag Reels perfectly suited for vertical jigging Avet EXW 30/3 LH-SI 3-Speed

Pros: Class-leading drag capacity for genuinely big pike Corrosion-resistant internals suited to harsh conditions Fast retrieve ideal for burning big swimbaits Cons: Noticeably heavier than finesse-focused alternatives Overkill for smaller jacks and average-sized fish Typically sitting in the 120-180 bracket, the Okuma Komodo SS offers serious specialist value for anglers specifically targeting big fish on heavy tackle check current price given regular retailer fluctuation

While I was refurbishing my grandfather's Pflueger Summit (below), I searched on eBay for spare parts

The fact that the reel was first introduced by a time bomb company using a watch-makers design makes it all the more so

Level wind reels are typically preferred for catfish

It is great shallow on a belly weighted swimbait hook, or on jigheads in deeper water

First, you need a ball or egg sinker