The Charter Special, The Tekota 300 or 500 as far as Shimano goes. As far as Penn, I like the 320 GTI or the Internationals. These are all great reels, but as far as i'm concerned, their is better. Although not a level wind, the smaller tuna sized Avets work sweet on riggers rods. You will not beat the ratio or drag on those reels. They are hands down the smoothest drag and fastest cranking reels you could ever want. NOT cheap by any means, but worth it. You are stuck good to those fish every time with that cranker.