Ouch.

After the previous replies, and before the last two, I order a Sahara 4000 from REI. Well, we'll see how it does.

To the one reply, I prefer bait casters too, but I spend too much time undoing backlashes after short, dunk casts into slots close to the boat. For some of the stuff I do, a spinning reel is what is required. I may have to make two rods. :-( (:-)
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