07-06-2001, 01:27 AM
Hi there, my name is Neil and I am from Trinidad in the West Indies. I am an avid spinfisherman and at present I use 2 reels, a Daiwa 7000C reel that holds 350 yds. of 15lb. test and a Penn 704Z Spinfisher which holds a little less than the Daiwa. Both reels have some wear and I am looking for an affordable reel with a large capacity and a smooth drag. So far I have found the Eagle Claw Beast spinning reels to hold a lot of line, but can anyone tell me just how reliable they are in terms of drag smoothness and resistance to saltwater? Drag is very important because I occasionally encounter hard running species like big King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle and Tarpon.<br><br>