Rod- Shimano SLX: (6'10" Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'2" Heavy) Reel- Shimano SLX HG: (SLX150HG) Tim's Second Choice
If you're looking for a nice reel for light freshwater use, this reel could provide all the features you need
Smooth startup and good spool control Minimal backlash once tuned Strong performance with mid-weight lures (1/41 oz sweet spot) Anglers consistently note that its easy to set and forget once dialed in
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The potential advantage over such long-range casts is that, with a rotating spool on a baitcaster, there should be less distance lost towards the end of a cast (where fixed spool reels experience more drag effect from the rapidly-emptying spool)
In the past baitcasting reels could not handle large inshore species, but with technology getting better and better, manufacturers have been able to create strong, powerful reels in small form factors