daiwa saltist 4000 8crbb STTLW40HB LW Levelwind Conventional Reel Daiwa has also put a mag sealed ball bearing into the 4500 and larger size reels along with seven CRBB corrosion resistant ball bearings Daiwa Saltist Back Bay Spinning

Best Overall: Shimano Tranx Pros Extremely durable High-end gearing and seal Lightweight Smooth Large range of sizes (150-500) Cons Limited drag strength Limited tuning ability Key Features (150HG size) Weight: 6.7 ounces Line Capacity: 150 yards of 20-pound braid Bearings: 3+1 Max Drag: 13 pounds Gear Ratio: 7.2:1 MSRP: $219.99 The Tranx lineup from Shimano has gained a well-earned reputation for withstanding anything thrown at them

ZERO SHAFT The spool is only supported by the bottom bracket

We like a 30-40 pound braid for swim jigs, topwaters and even swimbaits

Excellent choice for blue water anglers targeting tuna, wahoo, billfish, and more

Its tough to beat