I'll agree w/ FWW and give the Daiwa Sealine-X 20 SHV a vote. Strong drag out of the box and it casts extremely well.
Use heavy mono to start w/ as stated. Learn to swing smooth (be fluid) and don't try to use any wrist snap when you cast.
I like the Penn 975 levelwind as well. Strong drag, casts great out of the box w/ 50 lb PowerPro. Some will argue it doesn't like the sand , or getting dunked in water.
Abu's cast well out of the box. Drags are a bit lacking.
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