Originally Posted By: Phil Maraude
i wouldnt cheap out on the reel, got a couple big center pin friends and all of them say spend a little extra on the reel.

look into an islander pin reel


That's what I wish I would have done. If you know you're gonna like this style of fishing (I didn't know) then definitely buy a higher end reel. The lower end reels fish the same...but there really is no comparison. But cheaper reels are easily made better by upgrading the bearings. Boca bearings hybrid ceramics aren't expensive at all and make a world of difference