daiwa bait caster reels Tatula 100 Baitcast Reel A slimmed down yet powerful 400 size reel can handle any northern toothy critter Baitcast reel Daiwa CC 80

Generally, softer materials such as brass will feel smoother initially, though can wear down with heavy use

Captain Brian Barrera, of South Texas Saltwater Experience, has high expectations for an inshore baitcasting reel

This is a hotly debated topic

Classic Fishfinder This unit operates with a 200 KHz transducer allowing the fishfinder to operate at depths of up to 100m without any problems

Bait vs spin gear, like the choice of bait(s) (size, weight, color etc), tidal flow, day light, water temperature, etc

You can downsize and tinker with weights and trailers all you want but I think its awfully tough to beat a realistic crawfish imitator when the bass get lockjaw