Express Delivery - 7.95, will arrive the next day if order is taken before 12pm Monday to Thursday
You want enough drag to get a good hookset, but not so much that a hard run or surge breaks your line

Features: 3 Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing (6500 size) Carbon Matrix drag system 6-pin centrifugal brake Synchronized level wind system Compact bent handle and star Specifications: Reel Size: 6500 Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Reel Handle Position: Right Braking System: Centrifugal Drag Type: Star Drag Anti-Reverse Feature: Instant Anti-Reverse Bearing Count: 4 Fishing Type: Casting Drag Material: Carbon Fiber Reel Spool Material: Aluminum Water Type: Freshwater Weight: 11.6oz 3 Stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing (6500 size) Carbon Matrix drag system 6-pin centrifugal brake Synchronized level wind system Compact bent handle and star Specifications: Reel Size: 6500 Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Reel Handle Position: Right Braking System: Centrifugal Drag Type: Star Drag Anti-Reverse Feature: Instant Anti-Reverse Bearing Count: 4 Fishing Type: Casting Drag Material: Carbon Fiber Reel Spool Material: Aluminum Water Type: Freshwater Weight: 11.6oz Quantity Add to cart

Frame Aluminum frames are the most expensive, but will give the best performance
The cool part is that I have a quick answer for them that I can give with 100% confidence that Im not steering them wrong, but pointing them to a great value reel that they will absolutely love
The Abu Garcia Veritas , however, is shockingly lightweight and it balances out perfectly when you put a reel on it