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Best baitcasting reels: our top picks Best overall: Shimano Curado 150M Best budget baitcasting reel: Daiwa Tatula X TW Best for saltwater: PENN Fathom The workhorse: Abu Garcia Revo SX Most versatile: Lews Custom Pro Best baitcasting reel overall Shimano Curado 150M MSRP: $234.99 Buy from: BASS PRO SHOPS DICKS SPORTING GOODS AMAZON Why I love it Shimano packed the Curado 150M with their best technology and still managed a reasonable price

In warmer water, you can go with a slightly smaller blade combo to speed the bait up a little or move up to a 1/2-ounce head for the same purposes

Swimbaits come in several styles: paddle tail, soft baits, hard-bodied, and other baits

Any decent spin reel in a 4000-8000 size will be fine, with strong bodied series like the Maverick MQ a good choice, though you can get by with reels in lower price brackets