Phong, I have limited experience but I'll share my thoughts and experiences and you can take it for what it's worth. I have two of the Eagle Claw inline reels. One has springier line and it comes out the side, slinkees, and creates big tangles which I cut off happily to see if less line will sit lower in the spool and cause less problems. The jury is still out on that. The other one does much better. I'm sure that's because the line is softer. I think it's a fine reel for panfish. I guess I'm damning with faint praise so take it as you will.
I like the concept of the various iterations of the 13 Fishing Black Betty. If I had $100 just lying around begging for me to do something with it I would buy one in a flash. I believe that the Ghost Freefall is about $75. A few weeks ago I saw some at CAL Ranch on a $130 combo. What sorta surprised me was how fragile they appeared to be. They were obviously plastic and I wonder how durable they would be. I think Dubob has some experience with them and his opinion is usually closer to a fact than a guess. From my research I think they would be great for the panfish that you fish there at the state park. As you know, the schools of white bass, crappie, etc. come and go so it helps if you can get your bait back quickly to the right depth after you catch one. I think you would like that. I say get one and if you don't really like it you can sell it to me for half price
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I like the concept of the various iterations of the 13 Fishing Black Betty. If I had $100 just lying around begging for me to do something with it I would buy one in a flash. I believe that the Ghost Freefall is about $75. A few weeks ago I saw some at CAL Ranch on a $130 combo. What sorta surprised me was how fragile they appeared to be. They were obviously plastic and I wonder how durable they would be. I think Dubob has some experience with them and his opinion is usually closer to a fact than a guess. From my research I think they would be great for the panfish that you fish there at the state park. As you know, the schools of white bass, crappie, etc. come and go so it helps if you can get your bait back quickly to the right depth after you catch one. I think you would like that. I say get one and if you don't really like it you can sell it to me for half price
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The older I get the more I would rather be considered a good man than a good fisherman.