Baitcasting Reels for Big Baits

[jebusmc]

I'm using a Penn Jigmaster 500 with a 7' Ugly stick Tiger rod. The Combo only cost $85 and is the same as the rent rods used by many sportfishing landings in Southern California. Its a struggle to cast it with light weight stuff but 6 ounces or more will fly on 20# and 25# line. Not that long ago a novice fisherman, with help from the crew, caught a 200# swordfish on one.
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