best baitcaster rod size Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Baitcasting Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Hollow Core - 16 Fishing Hooks and Weights Set Size:BGMQ18000

best baitcaster rod size Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Baitcasting Combo Baitcast Reel, 6 Foot 7 Foot 2-Piece, Durable Fiberglass Wrapped Carbon Fiber Rod with Comfortable EVA Handle (Left-Hand Reel Hollow Core - 16 Fishing Hooks and Weights Set Size:BGMQ18000

Hollow Core - 16 Strands Braided Fishing Line for Saltwater - 20-750LB -White White / 300LB 1.00mm (16 Strands)-109 Yds

I am a mechanical engineer by education and also somewhat “thrifty.” Centrepin reels are basically much simpler versions of large arbor fly reels that typically cost more money

Fishing Hooks and Weights Set

Size:BGMQ18000

Best for Beginners: KastKing Crixus Baitcasting Combo best for beginners KastKing Crixus Baitcasting Combo Pros Two-piece rod for travel Multiple rod offerings Easy to set up Cons Reel only offered in 6.5:1 gear ratio Specs Reel Drag: 17.6 lbs Reel Bearings: 7+1 Stainless steel bearings Rod Specs: 6’0″ M, 6’6″ MH, 7’0″ MH Historically, beginner baitcasters had a cheap price point but were impossible to use