billings reel big fish Baitcasting Reel, Lightweight Nylon Frame Baitcaster Fishing Reel,Compact Design,7.2:1 High-Speed Gear Ratio Casting Reel,Super Smooth,17.6LB Max Drag with Aluminum Spool (Left Hand) : Sports & Outdoors Daiwa Emblem-X 4000iT | topshot Color:009 White/Chart Stripe

billings reel big fish Baitcasting Reel, Lightweight Nylon Frame Baitcaster Fishing Reel,Compact Design,7.2:1 High-Speed Gear Ratio Casting Reel,Super Smooth,17.6LB Max Drag with Aluminum Spool (Left Hand) : Sports & Outdoors Daiwa Emblem-X 4000iT | topshot Color:009 White/Chart Stripe

Daiwa Emblem-X 4000iT | eBay

Design traits that sold me included the increased casting distance, the excellent weedlessness (I didn't get hung up once), and the solid and superior hooks and hooking

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Color:009 White/Chart Stripe

While carbon fiber rods are best for larger species and feeling the bite from the rod tip down to the handle