best spinning reel combo under 50 Quantum Benchmark and Fishing Rod Combo, 7-Foot 1-Piece, Light Power Fast Action Rod, Graphite Blank, Size 2500 Reel, 6.2:1 Gear Ratio : Sports & Outdoors hook keeper Shimano 21 Nasci C5000XG gsupply Model:665BCML 7-14LB

best spinning reel combo under 50 Quantum Benchmark and Fishing Rod Combo, 7-Foot 1-Piece, Light Power Fast Action Rod, Graphite Blank, Size 2500 Reel, 6.2:1 Gear Ratio : Sports & Outdoors hook keeper Shimano 21 Nasci C5000XG gsupply Model:665BCML 7-14LB

Shimano 21 Nasci C5000XG Spinning Reel in the Box

It depends on the size of your reel arbor and your personal preference, but basically when your reel is fully spooled with the fly line and the backing, you want about a quarter-inch of space between the fly line and the frame of the reel

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Model:665BCML 7-14LB

I’d suggest you get something pricey with tested features as there are a bunch of pricey nonsense in the market too

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