8 weight fly fishing reels Sougayilang Reel, Die Cast Aluminum Fly Reel, 5/6, 7/8, Saltwater Fly Reels-Blue #5 : Sports & Outdoors Waterproof Sealed Drag Reel CNC Machined Aluminum 7/8 Weight

This not only prevents cracking but leaves smooth holes which avoids abrasions to fish held within the boxes

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Best Workhorse: Abu Garcia Revo X LP Casting Reels Pros Modernized line guide reduces line-harming angles Comfortable oversized PVC handle knobs Easy to palm Cons No super high-speed option Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieve 5.4: 1, 6.7:1, and 7.3:1 gear ratios Seven ball bearings, one roller bearing 7.3 ounces Price: $120 Abu Garcia keeps on iterating their proven Revo lineup, each time upgrading the features and technology available

Intermediate: Either brands mid-range models work perfectly