Of all the reels in the test, the Daiwa Regal LT came out on top. My test reel was a 3000 size, but I've also liked fishing the 2500. Spooled with 15-pound test braid and a 10-pound fluoro leader ...

Reel sizes can range from 500 all the way up to 25000. The 3000-4000 size reels are a bit lighter and a good option for anglers who like to chase bass-sized freshwater species or medium-sized ...