Having a bad left shoulder I have always used LH BC reels and have no trouble with fatigue and casting comfort. I have a couple of Shimano Curado's that are smooth as slik and tough. Also have Ambassadeur's and have had several other brands that while dong the job, weren't smooth like these are. More bearings is the ticket, bite the bullet and buy a reel with as many as you can possibly stretch the budget to afford. Good tools make this job a breeze. Shimano makes a small conventional style salt water tough BC reel called a Calcutta that will take any punishment that you can dish out with minimum care. I know of several that friends used heavily in salt water when I lived in FL that just kept on tickin. Line capacity is the one thing to pay attention to if you will be chasing large fish. I wish that you lived closer, I would make a trip with you and put mine in your hands for a trial run, I personally love mine.
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