Quote Originally Posted by Daintreeboy View Post

A sizeable spin reel of decent quality to fish both the bottom bashing and lure chucking with poppers etc.

The reel would depend on budget. I have a Daiwa Saltiga Expedition 6500 with a T-curve 400 for the bottom bashing so that's what I would take. It is a truly awesome rig. A Stella SW 8000 size and up would do the same.

Depending on your budget the other spin reels mentioned here will suit the job. A Penn Spinfisher or better still a Penn Slammer int eh 850 size or thereabouts will get the job done on a budget. So will a similar sized Shimano Spheros.
Then there's the Daiwa Catalina's and Shimano Twinpower's. Nice reels these but getting up there in price towards the Stellas
Whatever you get put 80 lb braid on it and fish hard!!

The Okuma Salina ii is quickly gaining a reputation as a well built budget jigging reel also. Available alot cheaper on ebay than anywhere else. 5000 size sells for $150 delivered but is listed as 300 on mo's without delivery.

Whatever you choose, try to think how often you will use it when you get back also. It is nice to buy top end gear but pointless if it gets used for one trip then collects dust in the shed because you have no opportunity to use it again.

Kev