best line for abu garcia black max Baitcast Combo 1 gear ratio strikes a great balance between speed and control Abu Garcia Max X Black

Even at the regular price of $69.99, its still a steal of a deal for a complete baitcasting outfit that will last a few years or more, if cared for properly

Sensitive 100% fiberglass blanks

I ended up hooking 4 decent bass this way, landing 3 of them, and the Black Max reel never flinched

Best for Vertical Jigging: Mitchell AvoSlab Pros Sensitive Accurate and long casts Plenty of backbone Cons Too long for reliably accurate casts Specs Length: 9 foot Power: Light Action: Fast Lure Rating: 1/32 to ounce Line Rating: 4 to 8-pound line Price $45 Best For Vertical Jigging Trolling Casting Float/Jig The AvoSlab has a faster action than the Crappie Hunter, which makes it a great rod for vertical jigging submerged brush piles and flooded timber