Nautilus NV-G (Best Lightweight Saltwater Reel) Price: from $590 Drag System: sealed cork carbon fiber Weight: 5.1 ounces (NV G-5/6), 7.2 ounces (NV G-8/9), 8.3 ounces (NV G-9/10), and 9.9 ounces (NV MONSTER) Claimed reel capacity (suitable 12 weight reel): 325 yards 30lb with 12 weight forward fly line Pros: Buttery smooth drag, manufactured in the USA, very lightweight Cons: The 12 weights stopping power might be too little for some species This is the top of the range offering from Nautilus
"2012 Joint Staff Report: Stock Status and Fisheries for Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Other Species, and Miscellaneous Regulations" (PDF)
Because most of the time with spinning gear, we are using lighter lines
Compact Design : Minimalist and lightweight, making it perfect for kayaks with limited space.
Body-Up - The fat body and distinct shoulders make this a very buoyant float that is suitable for fishing rivers, it rides the current well and allows the angler to hold back the float against the flow to slow down the speed the hookbait goes through the swim