What is the absolute best reels for jig fishing for bass.

The reel is just used to pick up line and counterbalance the rod. What you want is a sensitive rod. One where if a bass sneezes on your jig you can feel it. A sensitive rod and the right line will do more for you than a particular reel will.

There’s a lot that would be good, maybe a Daiwa Zillion or Shimano Tranx / Metanium.

I’ve been liking my Abu STX gen5 for jigs over my zillion but it’s definitely not considered more premium

Bantam MGL has the one piece aluminum frame I use it for flipping. In terms of a sensitive reel it’s the best that I’ve used.

I assume you are using a baitcaster. You can use any reel that has 15lbs or more of drag lock. I use a Shimano slx DC for mine.

You’d want a 1000 series reel, just get your favorite brand and style in the smaller size.

The rod makes jigging and feeling bites easier

I’m using a Berkley C-Series Crappie Pro