I used a Shimano 6500 baitrunner on the canal for the last half of the season for drifting eels, and I have absolutely no problems with it. Drag kicks in perfect, and should have enough power for most fish.
Sucks on the beach though, can handle a little sand, and I wouldn't dream of what would happen if dunked. Am looking at a Saltiga Z for next year, because I think It would handle a bigger fish better, though not a liveliner.
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