Your reel tutorial was spot on. The Sealine X 40, and the Saltist 40 are my favorite reels.
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Daiwa has a couple of spinners made for spectra I'd like to try. I might have to dig out my old 12' Surf Rods.
The Saltist spinner - retrieves 53" of line per crank, and 33 lbs of drag. Not bad for
$200. I might bring one of these home. This would be nice on one of those new jigging rods w/ a knife jig.
http://www.charkbait.com/cs/images/r...tist-spin1.jpg
Then there is the Dog Fight spinner - retrieves 50" per crank and
66 lbs of drag. Made for cow tuna. $1099.95
http://www.charkbait.com/cs/images/r...-Dog-Fight.jpg