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Ice fishing baitcasting reel....
filetandrelease:
Bart I have the same set up and I have no issues , I use it for eyes and perch on Oneida
Just shows what’s works for one doesn’t for another,
Philip:
--- Quote from: river rat78 on Sep 23, 2018, 10:09 AM ---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.
--- End quote ---
I think a BFS reel could get a light lure down there
matzilla:
take the break system off a baitcaster and it will get a small lure down for sure....does anyone make an affordable (under $50???) baitcaster in a small size?
DR.SPECKLER:
I think there are some smaller baitcast reels for crappie.forget who makes them.smaller sizes than a standard abu garcia series.not the cheap ht ones.ok crappie max by bps,lews has one and a few others.no reason you couldn’t get rid of the grease and put some hot sauce in them.baitcasters for crappie is what i searched.
slipperybob:
It's not really the actual physical size of the bait casting reel, but more the shallow spool designed just for some ice fishing line capacity. Next there is no need for a braking system as there's no need to cast. Then having a graphite type frame instead of a metal type frame, cuz cold metal is always colder with some moisture. Finally a precision design so that 1 or 2# diameter lines don't slip around the spool lip and getting caught up in the gears.
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