I'm looking for a small saltwater spinning reel with enough drag for a 20# striper (30-40# possible), yet small enough so my 8YO son will be able to use it easily, it will be loaded with 40-50# spectra. He's been wanting to throw big lures "like dad does" but I haven't let him yet as his reel would blow up if he hooked into a good striper. I've found he gets frustrated easily if the reel/line has problems and don't want to buy something he won't be able to use,,, too big, difficult to use, crappy design.
I'm looking at Penn Slammer 260/360, Daiwa BG 13/15/20 and Shimano Spheros 3000-4000, something with an aluminum frame and good drags. Looking to spend $100+-
(Yeah, yeah, I know, get him a baitcaster. He isn't ready for that frustration yet
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I'm looking at Penn Slammer 260/360, Daiwa BG 13/15/20 and Shimano Spheros 3000-4000, something with an aluminum frame and good drags. Looking to spend $100+-
(Yeah, yeah, I know, get him a baitcaster. He isn't ready for that frustration yet

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