If you are targeting bull redfish that are 40 inches long, you will need a heavy set-up. Of course, the type of fishing youre doingspin fishing versus fly fishingwill impact your choice of gear, too
A 7/8 weight fly reel pairs with a 7-weight or 8-weight fly rod and sits at the crossover point between freshwater and saltwater fly fishing
## Why Customers Choose This Product Customers typically choose the **OKUMA Apollo spinning reel** for one simple reason: it combines trusted brand engineering with practical fishing features at an accessible level
Obviously, light tackle and stud-sized blackfish can be a difficult combination only because of how difficult it is to lift them away from the bottom rocks
Pros Designed to fish at range Hardwearing construction Cons It's on the heavy side Best Carp Reel Under 75 Total Fishing Tackle If youre fishing tight swims, stalking, or just prefer a compact setup, the Sonik Xtractor Black Reel is spot on