35 lb braided fishing line - 300 Yards thin and consistent diameter will give lures more action in the water and little to no issues with line pop Berkley GTQS35 Gorilla Tough Braid

Honorable Mention: Daiwa Steez A 100 Casting Reel Abu Garcia Zenon MG-LTX Casting Reels Shimano Antares A Casting Reels Team Lews Elite-Ti SLP Series Casting Reels Best Value Casting Reel Top Pick Daiwa Tatula SV TW Casting Reel A Tackle Warehouse staff favorite and a staple for serious bass anglers for over a decade, the Daiwa Tatula SV TW Casting Reel continues to build on its reputation as the ultimate do-it-all, best-bang-for-your-buck workhorse reel

That new development in sonar has changed the way I fish dramatically

This reel allows anglers to effortlessly cast lightweight baits farther with greater accuracy while nearly eliminating backlashes

Not so loose that when you set the hook, no line moves because the drag just gives way

Now, lets talk about what those ratings really meanbecause Medium and Fast can be annoyingly subjective across brands