avet baitcaster reel G2 MXL Lever Drag Reels Add the corrosion resistant components and the extremely durable AveBrake drag system and you have one of the very best light tackle lever drag reels ever made. Avet JX 6.0 G2 Single

Abu Garcia Max5 300 Casting Combo Perfectly matched for budget-conscious anglers throwing big baits at big fish, the Abu Garcia Max5 300 Casting Combo boasts high-performance features like 24-Ton graphite construction, one-piece guides, a MagTrax braking system, and up to 20-pounds of maximum drag pressure

The Everlast ball system and Slow Oscillation give the Big Game extra durability and security as well

Star drag is fine for most freshwater and light saltwater fishing

Another rule of thumb: lighter lines backlash easier, and worse, than heavier pound-tests

In the early 80s, mine was a pea soup green color with an ivory white button, but Ill tell you what, it might have been ugly, but it was easy enough to use, got the job done, and get me into fishing as a kid