Light Reels
I bought a cheaper 8 wt reel once and used it on the ocean. Hooked into about a 15 lb coho. The fish put so much pressure on the reel that it was twisting in the frame. I couldn't wind or use the drag.
Bottom line, don't let anyone tell you they are there just to hold line. Get a good one and the right size. I threw that one in the garbage and haven't bought anything but a quality rod or reel since.
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