A high-capacity conventional (usually lever-drag) reel built to pull baits and lures behind a moving boat and hold hundreds of yards of line for long runs.
When to use it
Offshore trolling spreads
Pulling planers and skirts
King/tuna/mahi runs
Strengths
Huge line capacity
Handles constant pulling load and heat
Smooth lever drag at speed
Weaknesses
Specialized — trolling only
Heavy and expensive
Key facts
Best species: Mahi, kingfish, tuna, wahoo, sailfish
Drag: Lever drag preset to strike; ease up on the initial run
