#11085, "RE: Which is the reel for my new California Calico Spec..." In response to In response to 0
I've owned a lot of saltwater baitcasters from Abu, Daiwa, Shimano, & Quantum. Hands down my favorite is the Daiwa Millionaire CV-X 253. Small enough to fish 10 or 12#, but big enough with enough capacity to fish 15 or 17#. With that said, I also own a Shimano Calcutta 300TE it's a great reel, but to pricy IMO for most applications.