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The Shimano Stradic, Spheros, Baitrunner, Quantum Cabo and Daiwa Saltist all come in comparable sizes with respect to line capacity. For this application 200 yds or so of 20lb mono should be fine, although I'll be spooling braid. For the most part I'll be plugging, although slinging live eels will also be necessary.
Weight. Well the Stradic 8000 (190 yds/20lb mono) weighs about 21oz--pretty light. The Daiwa 4500 saltist approx same capacity and wt. The Daiwa 5000 Saltist slightly larger, holds 240 yds of 20 lb mono but weighs a quarter lb more. The Shimano BR 12000 (260yds/20lb mono more like 30oz HEAVY). Is the extra line capacity worth the weight gain?? I don't know. I do know know I've never had my reel spooled by a fish. I guess there's always a first time for everything.
The difference in cost is not consequential enough to go into the hopper. What I was hoping for were insights derived from past experience. ie. I have fished this brand/model for years and love it, just be mindful of this quirk. Or picked up one of those and it fell apart after my first bluefish. Or think about ease of maintenance--this brand is impossible to work on or is expensive to keep going.
Anyway, love to be able to make a more informed choice since I cannot "test drive" all of these brands/models. Thanks again for your input.
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