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Not at all Sir! It's magnifying me, but new Calcutta is out of my budget and I need something lightweight, not so solid Thank you so much for your opinion! I'm not like totally new in baitcasting, I did that before, but have been out of the game for a while since all my tackles left in Europe

Thank you for feedback, but switch to spinning tackle is not an option. I had pretty good experience operating baitcasting rods in Europe, however, I wasn't able to take them here by some reason. So I've started everything from the beginning... I'll do practice more.

Thank you for reply. I plan to set it to St Croix Legend Extreme, Medium/Fast. So, it's close to your recommendations... Thank you for recommendation, but I feel my rod is too tiny for such reel... I'm looking for a reel for St Croix Legend Extreme Medium/Light. Want something lightweight and budget is $250 +/-$10

Hello, so I on the market for new reel and need advise what to get. I fish from shore, freshwater, need a reel for jerkbaits/crankbaits/poppers, so distance is extremely important. Budget is $250+/- One of requirements is that this reel should be "merciful" to a new angler. At this moment I use Pflueger President XT and not very happy with it. Birds nests happening every 3 cast, distance is pretty average, so pretty much frustrating. Thinking about Shimano DC reel, like Curado DC. All opinions would be really appreciated. Thanks /Yev