daiwa 6500 saltist Spin 6500, Spinning Reels Daiwa Saltist LTD 6500 –

Close, but no cigar Everything else in your tackle box can work

Pick 8-strand for smooth casting and low noise

If youre a right-handed caster and a left-handed reeler, and youre looking at a spinning reel its pretty easy because the spinning reel you can just put the crank on whatever side you prefer

This type of reel is known for giving the fisher the most control and accuracy of any cast reel

Its tight side-to-side action mimics small baitfish perfectly, and because it runs shallow (24 ft), it is ideal for covering flats, rocky banks, and submerged vegetation

Care and maintenance Regardless of the reel you choose, salt, grit, and grime are its enemies even with gear specifically designed for use in the ocean