okuma bait casting reels M-400 Metaloid Round Baitcasting Reel double paddle aluminum handle BAITCAST REELS | OKUMA FISHING:

Although they come with adhesive I generally apply epoxy, stick down the foil, and then apply some blue painting tape to hold the edges down until the epoxy sets up

Why do you want to start with a 2500-size spinning reel

Dont use a monster jig

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Plastic/Composite: Budget boxes like the Daiwa Sea and DVEC use injection-molded plastic to hit low price points

With bait finesse, I can turn my drag down pretty low, then put my thumb on the spool when I set the hook to get a good solid hookset and simply remove my thumb to let the drag take over on a run after I move the fish away from obstacles