most common size penn spinning reel Spinfisher VII Long Cast, Fishing Reel, Reels, Sea Fishing, Sea Fishing With IPX5 Sealing That Protects Against Saltwater Ingression, Caters for different Species, Black Gold, 5500 Beefed up by ultra Penn SSVII10500 Spinfisher VII Spinning

Both the 10 and 11 Medium+ versions work well with a spinning reel around the 4500-5500 size loaded with 20 to 30lb braid, with 20 preferred for open beach fishing with no structure, and 30 for rocky areas and bigger fish like stripers

Wish I could post a picture of my lure I lost a whole pack of your Slam Shadys with just the paddle taken

Remember, 90% of your bites come as the bait is falling back down to the bottom while the other 10% is when the bait is lifted off the bottom

Both reels can be very well-built and last for years, but the highest quality is definitely the more maintenance-free machined aluminum

That soft, realistic swimming action is one of the key reasons the Fiiish Black Minnow is considered one of the best Black Minnow seabass lures in Europe