Low Profile Baitcaster….

[Gerry Zagorski]

Was in the same boat as you... Had a really nice light rod and wanted to match it up with something on the smaller and lightweight side to balance with the rod.

Was at a show and got a deal on a small quantum energy which they no longer make... Cool feature on this reel was the flipping switch. When the switch is on it allows you to press the thumb bar to let line out and when you release it the reel engages and you don't have to turn the handle. Nice feature for dropping back to Fluke and letting more line out if you can't feel the bottom.

Never thought I needed a flipping switch but it's now my go to reel and I use it for tog jigging as well. Not designed for salt water but mine is going on 4 years now with no corrosion issues.

They now make the Quantum Accurist with a flipping switch so you might look into that... 18 lbs of drag, only 7.5 ounces and at $120 it's worth considering too...