best all around baitcasting rod and reel combo Kilitn Fishing Combo, Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Model:EMT-100HA The ported aluminum spool X-Series Bass Abu Garcia Ambassador 6501

best all around baitcasting rod and reel combo Kilitn Fishing Combo, Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Model:EMT-100HA The ported aluminum spool X-Series Bass Abu Garcia Ambassador 6501

Abu Garcia Ambassador 6501 CS Rocket Champagne

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X-Series Bass

Model:EMT-100HA

I wish they made more gear ratios in left hand, to some people with chubby thumbs the slide button may be uncomfortable

The ported aluminum spool reduces weight while the 90mm aluminum handle with molded oversized knobs provides excellent torque