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I like a baitcaster for Lakers. I have a Abu Garcia Pro Max that fit my hand well, good line capacity and does double duty during the open-water season.(Image removed from quote.)
13 fishing has been the most responsive to the ice fishing market. I'm sure they will be the first company to try a real ice fishing bait casting reel. Not counting that tear dropped of a reel. That was one heavy clunker.
Lol....that is the same reel I have on my St. Croix bait caster ice Rod. I use it when big pike come around.
I bought/have a tear drop...while it was an interesting idea/setup it just collects dust in the corner......never really cared for it.
Baitcasters are better used with heavier baits and line. I don’t see them being able to drop small lures designed for panfish. I do see them being used to target larger fish like walleye, pike, laker trout. For this you can just use a low profile baitcaster.
Not enough rods out yet, but same argument could be had for nor having rods, not enough reels. what comes first the rod or the reel