daiwa 4000b reel Fuego LT Spinning - perfectly meshed gearing that provides incredible power that will last for years DAIWA D-WAVE 4000-B SPINNING REEL

For the average Southern California saltwater angler, your best setup isnt either/or, its a combination

Best Portable: Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar best portable Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar Pros Affordable for anglers on a budget Active mapping creates contour maps of areas where you fish Can be used on open water or through the ice Cons Use heavy lines when casting to avoid losing it Portable fish findersand more specifically, castable fish findersare becoming increasingly popular amongst anglers looking to see whats under the water without access to a boat

The zero adjust spool tension knob made me a little worried at first as the lures I using would drop really fast

Lube the bushing and install the drag assembly

I use a power-winder to turn the blank and place the thread on for each guide, though its a time-consuming process