Bass /Blue's Reel ?

[phatdaddy]

you don't say if your looking for spinning or level wind. not familiar with the type of fishing your describing, but i'll second the diawa level wind, have had 2 of the 4/0's for over 25 years. also second the penn spinning gear. i am very rough on spinning reeis and the penn holds up very well. usually easy to work on and parts are readily available.

congrats on the rod building, lotta fun to catch a fish on one u wrapped yourself.