baitcaster left hand reel Lew's Mach Crush SLP Series 7.5:1 Baitcast : Sports & Outdoors compact design with 30mm spool Reel Combo Left Handed Baitcaster

Though there are some fanatic reels that have internal brake controls, these often have more moving parts, the side plate has to be removed to reach those parts and the brake control adjustments simply arent as intuitive

Something that took me a little time to get used to are the composite cork knobs

Available in left- or right-hand retrieve with or without Glide Plate Precision-machined 6061 T-6 marine-grade aluminum with stainless steel components and gears Lever drag system with adjustable strike pre-set and Avedrag dry carbon fiber drags Silent dog and gear anti-reverse, loud alarm clicker, soft-touch handle knob, and 8 ball bearings Manufacturer's limited warranty Specifications: Retrieve: Left or Right Gear ratio: 6.0:1 Ball bearings: 8BB Line capacity: 65/400 Max drag: Strike: 21 lbs

A solid reel is a must have on any baitcasting setup

Freshwater or saltwater: the baitcasting reel should be specifically used for freshwater, saltwater or both