I use Okuma Magda 15s for pulling cranks but use medium spinning reels on my longlining rods. I use 10-12 pound mono for cranks but 6 pound mono for longlining. I think the spinning reels are much better suited for lite line. I know I won't be as precise on my distance from the boat without the line-counter but I personally don't think it is as critical with jigs and curly tails as it is with cranks.