We used both the Wally Marshall and Basspro crappie reels on our jig poles for several years but have went to spinning reels because the anti-reverse and drags seem to work better than the clickers, star drags, and tension adjustments (there's no free spool capability) on the casting frames, they don't fall apart as often, and they're the same price. Plus we can quickly put a cork on and cast with them if we want to. We've also went to Power Pro Super Slick 10/2 braid and have a lot fewer problems with rod tip wrapping and unmanageable wind knots plus it lasts a long time. We try to avoid cranking on the handle when line's not coming onto the spool to avoid twisting but do cut off a few feet occasionally to get a fresh section of line without nicks or twists. And we normally don't fish much deeper than 16' so a 50 yard load lasts a long time.

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