Furthermore, they were only suited for casting ... reel on the market? This answer is highly subjective. However, it’s hard to go wrong with anything from Abu Garcia, Lew’s, Daiwa, or Shimano.

The Lew’s Speed Spool Gen 2 bested all the others in casting distance, but it really separated itself when throwing lighter baits. I’ve fished with this reel quite a bit since 2014 ...