Wow. Thanks for all the suggestions. I've reviewed the suggestions and there are certainly some better choices out there. I'd appreciate if you could suggest specific models in the Okuma and Shimano lines, with a focus on durability rather than features.
I also wonder whether the line capacity of the 4000/4500 is really needed or if a 3000 would be sufficient. I really favor the castability of the smaller spools and the last decade or so we've put a lot of 30-40 lb fish in the boat and never run out of line with 120 yards of 30-40 lb power pro. Is needing 170-200 yards of line a realistic proposition? Can the better spinning reels cast as far with the bigger spools as the cheaper reels with the smaller spools?
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