G'day.
I've been using a 2500 finesse fishing reel to spin with out in the big drink and it's rapidly deteriorating.
It's gone from silky smooth to clunky and draggy even after multiple services and maintenance.
It was a reel meant for quiet Freshwater bass trips and to cut it short I've thrashed the absolute shit out of it over the past few weeks.
So it's time to put a few bucks down on something more appropriate. I only really want to spend $200 at this point.
I'm asking the forum because I don't really know much about the salty side of fishing.
Bearing in mind I'll only ever be land based, these are the things I'd like to be able to do:
Spin for large sports-fish off the rocks (lots of this). ie Kingies, Tuna etc....
Have a flick at the beach, without needing a massive beach rod. I'm told this is possible?
Something that will cast a country mile without being to tippy, but also not to stiff.
Nothing under 9", I've got plenty of them.
Am i better off just getting a second hand rig or is there something I can do with 200-220?
Advice appreciated.