Here's what you need George.

Spirex 2000 Shimano reel with rear drag and quickfire casting.

Cabelas IM7 Tourney Trail rod Model 601 6'.

I've landed two twenty pound HSB with 6 pound test on this combo. It's also very economical. Reel is about 60 bucks, and if I recall correctly the rod is about the same.






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