08-23-2020, 11:42 PM
I have a few inline reels. I gave them a two year try, and have pretty much relegated them to my panfish rods. I really didn’t like them, but for pan fish- they have the advantage of less line twist which won’t spin your light jig. I’m never going to get used to the free spool opening by a button on the side. It’s always a cluster untangling them when in transport and they open up. My recommendation for larger fish is a Pflueger president ($50) or shimano sienna ($30). I have never had an issue with either. The siennas get a little stiff in neg temps. I haven’t found the presidents downfall yet.