centerpin fishing reels Griffin Reel for Float | Smooth Balance profile reel foot Coin slot adjustable tension screw High strength stainless steel spindle Twin shielded ball bearings Low profile On/Off ratchet Fully ported backplate The MATRIX offers the same ergonomic design and great value as the Matrix centerpin reel but features a larger diameter and extensive machining on the spool Raven Matrix 4 3/4" Fully

Magnetic Locking Systems High-end boxes feature Mag-Lok systemsdrawers and trays click into position magnetically

$299.99 from Turners, Dick's & Squidco (in San Diego) + about $25 for the braid

Isolated docks on deep bluffs were key for Kyle Cortiana, as was the large-profiled Jawtec Baits Punch Shad swimbait he used to catch big spots from underneath them, which were coughing up 5- and 6-inch blueback herring

As a general rule of thumb, go with brands that you trust, talk to your friends and fellow anglers to see what they like, and try different ones out for yourself to discover which is the right one for you and your needs