black max baitcast rod/reel combo Abu Garcia EZ Cast 6' Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, 2-Piece Rod, Graphite Composite Rod Blank Construction, Comfortable and Durable EVA Handles : Sports & Outdoors The result is proven value and reliability that anglers have come to expect from this series. Abu Garcia Black Max 3

Description The 13 Fishing Sync Baitcast Combo offers the perfect combination of speed and smooth handling, at a price any serious bass angler can afford

Featuring a smooth 5+1 bearing system, the user-friendly MagTrax brake, and reliable Power Disk drag, all housed in a lightweight graphite body with a distinctive silver finish, it provides anglers with dependable performance and excellent value

Now keep in mind, Im making pretty short casts while flipping and pitching, so its not a deal breaker in my opinion

I am not asking so much about brands (though I am very open to opinions on that as well) but more so just the general type of line that will give me the best performance out of this type of a reel