i don't know if you're interested in the Shimano, but beware, it is a monster. i don't really recommend it if you're just surf fishing for drum or trout, as the smaller 12II Tyrnos is a better application. but that's not to say that this reel can't easily adapt (it's very adjustable) to smaller game fishing. my personal record speckled trout was a 7lb 32in fish that i caught with this reel, with 40lb mono.
the best part about this reel is that it will also swallow your larger lb (braided) test line, for when you want to do it big. also, this reel is NOT level-winding.
the best part about this reel is that it will also swallow your larger lb (braided) test line, for when you want to do it big. also, this reel is NOT level-winding.