Catfish anglers who need a reliable reel for live bait presentations gain confident control with the Whisker Seeker Bait Runner Spinning Reel, a tough, smooth-running platform featuring 5+1 ball bearings, a 5.5:1 gear ratio, and a high-rigid graphite body and rotor that hold up to hard hits from channel cats, blues, and flatheads. The aluminum spool keeps weight down for long river sessions, while the CNC-machined handle with a comfortable rubber grip provides steady leverage during stubborn runs. Multi-stack wool felt drag washers deliver powerful, consistent pressure backed by a 25-lb max-drag rating, and the bait clicker provides instant strike feedback when a catfish takes off with cut bait, live shad, or prepared baits along current seams, logjams, or deep holes.5 + 1 ball bearings for smooth operation5.5:1 gear ratio25-lb max drag with multi-stack wool felt washersAluminum spool with CNC-machined handleBait clicker for immediate strike notificationManufacturer's one year warranty