My vote is for a Bantam 1000p. Because of the direct drive feature. But with out a direct drive I vote for either a ambassaduer 6500 c4 or the shimano bantam 50(same as 1000P without direct drive). The 6500 c4 is a very nice real also(no direct drive). If you weren't fishing for kings I would go with the 5500 ambassaduer....you will want the extra bit of line for kings that have a mind of there own. I use 20# line almost year round and the 1000P is without a doubt my workhorse..... These reels will also allow you to go to 25# if needed. Needed to add that you should stay away from the reels with a thumb bar = trouble.

Tight lines


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[This message has been edited by smilesforu (edited 06-01-2000).]