baitcaster or spinning reel for saltwater SAMOLLA Baitcasting Fishing 44-66 LB Max Drag, Round Reel with Aircraft Aluminum CNC Body, 2.8:1/4.4:1 Gear Ratio & 5+1/7+1 Bearings Trolling Reel Tuna, Salmon, Marlin : Sports & Outdoors performance reel designed to tackle tough marine environments and big catches Choosing The Best Baitcasting Reels

Ball Bearings: 10+1 Gear Ratio: 7.5:1 Max Drag Weight: 20 pounds Weight: 9.6 ounces Pros As smooth as it gets Durable Powerful Cons Can be lighter The Lews Pro-Ti SLP isnt just a baitcasting reel

You're targeting that perfect pocket under a mangrove, thumb the spool, and suddenly you're spending ten minutes picking apart a rat's nest instead of catching fish

2:1 gear ratio for efficient and smooth performance

If you like the stainless gear and BB main shaft, it's cheaper to buy their assembled brake plate than those parts separately

Avoid reels that have felt washers as part of their drag system

Don't worry about thumbing the spool or feathering the line or any of that