Hackler,

Pillcaster has given you good advise. I feel any reel from 4.5 to 5.0 ounces will give you the best results. Just remember that with every foot of line out the tip will change the "balance" so do not put too much thought on what you read. Experiment on the water while fishing and that will give you the best results. It is now time to stop reading different articles on this subject and go fish the rod and reel and determine from that which reel "feels balanced" the best and go with it. Everyone has different casting strokes and you need to find out what feels the most comfortable for you and go with it. Let everyone else do their thing and you do your thing and just enjoy the rod and the fishing.