8 strand braided fishing line Reaction Tackle X8 distance casting — surf Amazon.com: KastKing Kestrel Carbon PBP170F12 Power/Action:Medium Heavy

8 strand braided fishing line Reaction Tackle X8 distance casting — surf Amazon.com: KastKing Kestrel Carbon PBP170F12 Power/Action:Medium Heavy

Amazon.com: KastKing Kestrel Carbon Baitcasting Fishing Reels, Finesse Baitcaster | Max Drag: 12.0 lb, 11+1 Double Shielded BB, 4.5 oz, Carbon Frame, Flyout Arc Finesse Brake, 1/32 oz Lure Casting

Both had the insight to see the benefits the big baits would have on the Sacramento River striper fishery

PBP170F12

Power/Action:Medium Heavy

If this reel is good enough to be on the deck of a pro-angler and it survived everything I could dish out, it’s definitely worthy to be among the best baitcasting reels under $100

distance casting — surf