In recent years, I've tried my fair share of more-sophisticated models from several brands, with the main difference being the learning curve: With every new fish-finding system comes a little more to decipher, as every brand tries to be on the cutting edge of new technology
The state helped us with a little bit for gear but we were using recycled bows

click Bronson3800Blue Heron (1st Version)FreshwaterRotating spoolLevel-windWide spoolPlated brass100 yds.2 1/42 3/8193119349 1/8 oz.,Chromium plated Nickel Silver, plain side plates, black bakelite head and tail spacers, spool brake on face plate, Bronson3800Blue Heron (2nd Version)FreshwaterRotating spoolLevel-windWide spoolPlated brass 100 yds.2 1/42 3/819351938Geometric Leaf Design head, tail and crank handle,hexagonal jeweled end caps, mottled grips, duo click, adjustable drag Abbey & ImbrieBroadwayFreshwaterRotating spoolNon-level-windWide spoolPlated brass100 yds.2 1/162 1/4late 1920smid 1930sIdentical to Bronson #2800 Biltwell Bronson300BroncoFreshwaterFixed spoolOpen-facedBakelitemid 1950s?mid 1950sSimilar to Bronsons #100 Flipper except has automatic bail Bronson2500BroncoFreshwaterRotating spoolNon-level-windNarrow spoolSteel80 yds.1 1/211923?early1930s?Single action utility reel, Red, Green, Azure,Blue,and Pigskin Br

At 70mm, they target larger predatory trout and are great for lower estuarine areas that hold large brown trout
Get out of your comfort zone, head out deeper, and you just might connect with the bass of a lifetime
Used it all season with no complaints