baitcasting combo under 600 Shakespeare Agility Low Profile and 15lbs of max drag 600CTS Baitcaster Combo + Powerhandle

This action provides enough backbone to set the hook firmly and control a fighting fish, while offering the flexibility needed to cast a wide variety of lure weights with exceptional distance and accuracy

Max Drag: 7kg

Best Baitcaster Combos: Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo Best Overall Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo See It Pros Comfortable grip Smooth reel with great ergonomics Reel can be tuned for bomb casts or to be backlash free Aluminum frame reel Cons Some anglers dont like split grips Key Features Rod Powers: Medium light, medium, medium heavy, and heavy Actions: Moderate, fast, and extra fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches to 7 feet, 6 inches Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Winn grips Fuji FaZlite guides 10-year warranty Key Features Reel Gear Ratios: 6.3:1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 Right or left retrieve Magforce-Z cast control Carbon drag with 13.2 pounds of force The Daiwa Tatula CT sells for $150, and the Carbonlite 2.0 rod sells for $130, but you can buy the combo for $250, which saves you $30

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Catfish Pro Reels Abu Garcia A continued tradition of Swedish craftsmanship and design, the Ambassadeur Catfish Pro round baitcast reel features a six-pin centrifugal braking system and robust aluminum construction

I bet I probably still have a dozen of the original ones in my shop