07-26-2010, 02:14 AM
I'd go with a cardiff. Abu's are great reels but they have a higher profile that sits up off your rod. cardiffs have a recessed reel seat that sits lower on the rod and is more comfortable. i have a 200 and a 300 cardiff for salmon and steelhead and they are great. I will probably be adding a curado 200 to the arsenal this steelhead season though when i get a good coupon for cabelas! another decent reel is a Abu black max for $50 not bad for the price. i use mine for kokanee so i haven't casted much with it but for 50 bucks i can't complain.
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