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I think a baitcaster is definitely something an angler needs in their arsenal if you freshwater fish

The centrifugal force causes the weights to diverge and press against the wall, creating friction

Your casts may also be less accurate, making it harder to place your lure where you want

Baitcaster reels: $80$250 for a reliable model Conventional reels: $120$500 for quality, with big game models costing much more If you only fish occasionally or for smaller species, a baitcaster offers great value

Most of the time I would pop it on a semi-slack line to get that topwater, side-to-side, walk-the-dog action, but you can also get this one to do kind of a bobbing, porpoising motion, that works better than walking some days