You could conceivably downsize the reel then.
But keep in mind you want the weight of the reel & line to balance on the rod.
Even if you went with 50# or 65# PP the 300 yard spool is going to leave you LOTS of room for mono ;-)
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You could conceivably downsize the reel then.
But keep in mind you want the weight of the reel & line to balance on the rod.
Even if you went with 50# or 65# PP the 300 yard spool is going to leave you LOTS of room for mono ;-)
Mr. David was spot on with his early reply. Quit yer fussin and go git you one. You won't regret it. Drop down to 6000 if the $10.00 is that crucial.
Penn Battle's really are the best you can do for your dollar today.
I use a Battle 8000 only for a cobia reel, its loaded with 50 lb. PP and as the chef mentioned, it is strong as a winch.
yep, I got the battle 7000 for the deep water(800ft) dragging a jig for the long tailed sea bass loaded with 65lb power pro just in case something bigger attacked the 10-1/2oz jig....to bad I won't be able to use it now....oh well make a good ling reel
Thanks for the suggestions, very helpful
My wife's big surf setup for the last two years has been a Battle 7000 with an 11' BPS PowerStick. It has held up without any issues and you'd be hard pressed to find a better med-heavy surf combo for the money. I load it with 20# Big game mono and a long 65# braid shock leader. The rod is a little over-rated on weight so 4oz and a small bait is about the max I throw with it-sweet spot is 3oz and a chunk of cut bait. For about $70 extra dollars the 11' Ocean Master is rated up to 10oz and easily loads with 6oz and a half mullet but you pay for the better blank.
Other proven workhorse surf reels I prefer are the Daiwa Black Gold series (BG90) and third generation Penn spinfishers (7500ss-9500ss). They have a proven track record on the sand, routine maintenance is easy and parts/upgrades are readily available.