Time to upgrade?

[Tandem Assassin]

Originally Posted by makobob

I have been using Calcutta 400's for YEARS. Been loosing too many YT in the last couple of years at Asuncion. So looking for a little advise. Want to fish jigs with 65 Power Pro. Need about 25 lbs of drag and want small reel, no bigger than my current Calcuttas. DO NOT want level wind reel. Bullet proof would be great as I service my Calcuttas once a year at most. Suggestions.??? Thanks for your help.

If you want to step up one more notch I just purchased 2 of these Okuma Metaliod 12II 2-speed reels - they make 3 sizes - price from $229-$299 depending on the size. Max drag is 34 lbs. Can't wait to give them a try on 100 lb. Bluefin.