Choices, choices, choices.

[BigGame0892]

The Curado 200E5 no doubt for cranking.  Love mine and want 2 more.  They can be had on eBay for $140 or less.  Assuming you have rods for multiple reels, get one E5 and one E7 and you'll be set for a lot of different stuff.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Thanks to all y'all (well except maybe the raider hater, jealousy pure jealousy  ;D) for all the suggestions and advice. Y'all have definately given me some things to think about. I knew there was a reason I liked this site so much. ;

[NorcalBassin]

No reason to go >$200 on a CB reel. Not going to find anything better than that E5 for your planned application anyway. Be careful with the smoke... could be more smoke and mirrors than anything- reviews pretty mixed thus far.

[Nibbles]

for $350 get a Daiwa Zillion, or SHIMANO Core, and blow the rest on tackle.

As much a Daiwa fan as I am, I would still never, ever, ever, ever pay full price for a Zillion.

As much as I hate to admit it, if you're looking for a good cranking reel, Daiwa's USDM currently has diddly squat. If you're willing to go after an aftermarket Sol or Alphas though, they're pretty nice for most cranking applications.

[flippin and pitchin]

Thanks to all y'all (well except maybe the raider hater, jealousy pure jealousy ;D) for all the suggestions and advice. Y'all have definately given me some things to think about. I knew there was a reason I liked this site so much. ;

There are two things you always count on with this forum; Suggestions and Confusion. Get something black and silver for sure.