2020 baitcasting reels SHIMANO METANIUM HG Reel Japan Model This micro DAIWA ALPHAS AIR TW 8.6L

The Vengeance rod is pretty light and very comfortable to fish with for long periods

Arrowhead Line Guide System for improved casting performance

So I spun the handle one more time and decided to give this $40 reel a shot

A sturdy frame goes a long way The (very) large majority of reels in this price range tend to be flimsy and cheap in your hands

Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning Reel Item#: F26817 Product Details The Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning Reel gives trout, walleye, bass, and panfish anglers a compact spinning platform that keeps finesse presentations light in hand for jigging, drop-shotting, casting small swimbaits, and working live bait under a float

Sorry 13 fishing, but it's back to daiwa & abu for me