best saltwater reel 2017 Fishdrops Spinning Reel, 12+1BB Ultra Lightweight Powerful Fishing Reel, Metal Frame Carbon Fiber 33 LB Max Drag, 5.5:1 High Speed Ultra Smooth for Saltwater Fishing Reels : Sports & Outdoors Tsunami Citadel Spinning Fishing Size:6 WT (9'0") Quantum Smoke X

best saltwater reel 2017 Fishdrops Spinning Reel, 12+1BB Ultra Lightweight Powerful Fishing Reel, Metal Frame Carbon Fiber 33 LB Max Drag, 5.5:1 High Speed Ultra Smooth for Saltwater Fishing Reels : Sports & Outdoors Tsunami Citadel Spinning Fishing Size:6 WT (9'0") Quantum Smoke X

Tsunami Citadel Spinning Fishing Combo 7' Medium Power – 4000 Size Reel with Braided Line

Incorporating a deep 300-size spool intended for heavy-pound line and the needed capacity for extra-long casts, the Curado 300 features a long handle with wide-grip knobs to provide anglers with the extra power that's necessary when pulling on big fish

Quantum Smoke X

Size:6 WT (9'0")

I like the extra little bit of weight, as it’s testament to the build quality of the reel