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I do a bunch of spin casting close to the beach (eels and plugs) from a boat. My favorite boat spinner is a (7 or 7.5' st. Croix about 20# class) with a shimano thunnus baitrunner spinning reel with braid. I had two more made just like it with some minor custom upgrades and had the st Croix re-wrapped and new guides two seasons ago. These are all set up for boat eeling and plugging. Fighting a fish is a pleasure on them. It feels like lighter gear but can take a bass of any size. The thunnus is a little overkill for bass but works with braid better then the other baitrunners. If you are on a tighter budget look at the Tica and Tsunami lines with a peen or shimano baitrunners.
IMO baitrunners are great for this type of fishing. You have the option to deadstick eels with the baitrunners. They work great on a boat. The thunnus is a bit bigger and heavier (and more $) but is a better reel that can stop a tuna. I personally feel the standard baitrunner is lighter and adequate for sb but does not work as well with braid.
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