Brooksie, many shops have been pushing the new Okuma reels. They are tuff on the inside and have a very poor finish on the outside. For the money they are pretty good.
But if you are going to be Chunking the best reel to have by far is the Shimano Baitrunner, either the 4500 or the 6500. If you are going with a 9-10' rod I would only use the 4500. If you are going to use a rod that is over 10 I would use the 6500. We have many of these reels, have used them for years, and they have never failed us. You want to balance the reel with the rod, if you go too heavy on the reel it will not balance out well with the rod.
There are several tackle shops in the area that carry a good selection of rod. Sportsman's Den, Old Salt Bait and tackle in hingham, Fore River. I feel that the reel is the most important part. If you don't have a nice smooth drag and the fish picks up the bait. If he feel any hesitation, he will drop the bait. Get the Baitrunner.
As for rods, there are many types of rods, but you should be looking for a rod that can at least throw up to 4 oz - 6 oz.
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