This is the guide I would give to a friend who fishes creek trout, panfish, smallmouth, pond bass, or light bank-fishing baits, and wants to buy with a cool head instead of chasing every reel that appears in a short video
With a little practice, baitcast reels are quite easy to master, and for most that spend any amount of time on the water, they often take the place of the spinning reel for the brunt of the work
Steel handle
After that, add specialty reels based on what you actually fish
Its a dang fish catcher just like the original P70 was at one of the best price points for a popper
Abu Garcia Revo S Casting Reel - EOL Anglers Say: From 70 Fishing Reports The Abu Garcia Revo S Casting Reel excels as a versatile reaction bait specialist, dominating with crankbaits around rip rap and rocky structures thanks to its precise MagTrax brake system and DuraClutch design