penn battle ii spinning reel - model btlii3000 BTLIII3000DX III DX 3000 : Sports & Outdoors this reel offers a smooth retrieve and a robust HT Penn BTLIV3000DX Battle IV DX

Lake Oahe (South Dakota) 7

Best for Anglers who want a light Shimano reel for feeder, bomb and mixed coarse work

Utilizing the most advanced materials available, Alfa designers and engineers have created a beautiful beast

Weve been friends with Aaron and the Reel Big Fish-ermen for over 20 years now and after all this time, it still feels like were just goofing around, playing music and having fun with no other motives than to goof around, play music and have fun

Hold the rod at a 45 degree angle

Pflueger Medalist Pros Simple and affordable Plenty of reel for most beginners getting started in fresh water Cons Click-and-pawl drag is better suited to small streams than bigger water Key Features Machined from bar stock aluminum with an anodized coating for added durability Made in China Price: $130-$190 One of the most iconic and longest-lived fly reels on the market, the Pflueger Medalist has been a mainstay among American fly anglers for nearly 100 years