Originally Posted by
Uncle Jesse
If you have unlimited funds, there are hundreds of options, if you are on a limited budget look at the Bass Pro reels for around $30 - 40 dollars they hold up very well for most fresh water fish in my region. A big striper might do one in but nice sized catfish and grass carp have come to hand using them. I believe they advertise having a record red fish on one of their reel in Texas. I expect Cabelas has similar products.