baitcasting reel for spinning rods Kilitn Fishing Rod and Combo, Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel high strength solid brass Speed Gears Vortex E Baitcasting Reels

Jackall Gantarel, Megabass Magdraft) Spinnerbaits fished slow and deep near timber Why: Cod often retreat to deeper structure or shade

The Kong and Megatron 200 combo and the Kapstan Elite/Kong saltwater spinning combo are better for bigger baits, bigger fish, saltwater, pike, catfish, or heavier applications

Simply pinch the line against the rod using your index finger, open the bail with your other hand, ease the rod back over your shoulder, then arc it forward toward your target

For lever drag reels with a strike position, most anglers start by setting the drag at the strike position to one-third the break strength of the line

These can be used on the surface or under the water