I doubt if even 400 yards would have been enough. That size is good for a big snook or stripers in all but the worst cover, or a tarpon as big as you're likely to find in open water. Regardless of line strength, I still want at least 200 yards on the reel. Buying a Baitcaster With all their advantages, it should come as no surprise that the popularity of baitcasting reels for light-tackle saltwater fishing continues to rise, as it has for the last decade or so. Tackle manufacturers have duly noted this trend, and today there are more makes and models of these reels available than ever before.
Today there are some really good buys readily at hand.
Best of all, today's baitcasting reels are easier than ever to cast. When it comes to really long-term durability and a drag system that's a little smoother, expect to pay more. But with proper care, even with heavy saltwater use, a good baitcasting reel will last many years.