Top water reels

[melton007]

Hi, guys, I’m looking at buying a fishing reel that can handle catching a kingi off the rocks or from a wharf. I am looking into the low/mid-priced reels.
This will be my stick bait/popper reel and be loaded with 50-80lb braid

Low price range:

$239 PENN Spinfisher V 8500 - 15.8kg Drag
$269 Fin-Nor Offshore 8500 - 27kg Drag

Mid price range:

$399 Shimano Saragosa 10000 15kg Drag
$499 Daiwa Saltist 6500 15kg Drag

I am new to Topwater fishing so i have no idea if these reels are suitable to do the job. Any recommendations of other reels or feedback on these ones would be greatly appreciated.
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[wiperhunter2]

Welcome to the site calvin, links are not allowed for new members, see the FAQ above for the rules on this site.
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[1Cast1Fish]

I have a few of the PENN Spinfisher V 8500's ...I think they are great reels for the price....quality seems to be good so far as well. Not bad IMO for a budget but quality reel.
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[ProFishGear]

If you don't mind can you update us on your findings? I'm also interested in getting one of these reels. I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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[tubeN2]

I like to use the Okuma Coronado and the Makaira reels.
I have one of the Coronado CD 90 and the EX 100 series.

They are very good for top water and can handle large line.[fishon]
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[jawyellowback]

Is the Abu Garcia Revo SX good? The price seems reasonable.
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[tubeN2]

They can get the job done.
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