yes, the abu is perfect for basically everything. ive used it for chunking, live bait like herring or bunker or eels, and plugging. i also used it with big jigs up to about 7 oz. i rate it as the best reel i have ever had. abu makes other good ones too. take a look at their site. if youve already mastered convention you could also look into okuma, good reels for cheap. i ahvent boguht one yet but im saving for a big one for cod. their prices are reely good.
