baitcasting reel for beginners QUORELYNX DC Electronic Brake Baitcaster Reel, Self-Charging Digital Control, Integrated Magnet System, Ultralight 4.8oz, Max Drag 13.2LB, 7.6:1 Gear Ratio, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing (Left Hand) : Sports & Outdoors A is the new release of the SLX baitcasting reel SAMOLLA Baitcasting Fishing Reel 8oz

It also retrieves smoothly

Reels that quickly succumb to the elements lead to lost fish, so I value reliability and ruggedness of reels over just about all other factors, as do all other anglers I know

Quite a few factors go into this equation: The design and the quality of the components, inside and out, affect the reels performance as well as how comfortable it is to use

I bought my handle from Amazon.jp stock (OOS now), and two different rod blades from Asian Portal - -5'6" ML glass (above) and 6' MH graphite (below) If you find an ebay listing on Smith Super Strike from Asian Portal, they're selling retail + FedEx - - they also end up with the best inventory of these rare rods