avet mxl 5.8 star drag reels G2 Single Speed Reel with Glide Plate - Red the 40% increase in drag output over the originals should fit the bill nicely! Avet MXL G2 6/4 MC

Responsive 24T Carbon blank Light weight LTS guides Ergonomic EVA handle grip 3+1 Bearings MAX X BLACK OPS reel Light weight graphite body and rotor Everlast bail system for improved durability Slow oscillation for excellent line lay Bearing Count:4 Braid Capacity m/mm:170/0.15 Braid Capacity yd/lb:190/8 Color:Black Drag Material:Felt Drag Type:Front Drag Gear Ratio:5.2:1 Guide Type:LTS Lure rating:10-30g Max Drag:6.4kg Mono Capacity m/mm:120/0.25 Mono Capacity yd/lb:130/8 Number of guides with tip:7 Recovery Rate:69cm Sections:2 Reel Handle Position:Right/Left Reel Seat:VSS Reel Size:20 Reel Spool Material:Aluminum Rod Action:Moderate Fast Rod Blank Material:24T Carbon Rod Hook Keeper:x Rod Length:2.13m Rod Power:Medium

A well-balanced setup is far more important than going bigger

The Lews had a great brake knob that had a good range of tension

When the fishing gets bad like this, I tend to reach for a spinning rod