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Much appreciate the advice, going to order Daiwa bg 3500. I actually just got a Shimano Curado K, but never used a baitcaster before. So wanted to have a spinning set up in case I don’t like it, or it turns into birds nest, like to have something that is tried and true.

Hello, I have a couple of Ugly Sticks 7 foot rods (inshore select and pro lite spinning rods) and wanted to purchase a new spinning reel for mostly Big/Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike. Considering purchasing Daiwa BG 4500 reel. I was thinking a reel that can handle 50-60lb braid (for fishing in the weeds, or with a frog) and something that can handle Pike as well. Would Daiwa BG 4500 reel work or do I need to go smaller? If smaller how much? 3500? 4000? Appreciate all the help.