abu garcia ambassadeur pro rocket be baitcast fishing reel CSB Conventional Reel, Size 6500 (1403381), 4 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing, Black : Sports & Outdoors while the compact bent Daiwa CFILT40F701MHFS Crossfire LT Model:FTH400LPHS avet sx

abu garcia ambassadeur pro rocket be baitcast fishing reel CSB Conventional Reel, Size 6500 (1403381), 4 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing, Black : Sports & Outdoors while the compact bent Daiwa CFILT40F701MHFS Crossfire LT Model:FTH400LPHS avet sx

Daiwa CFILT40F701MHFS Crossfire LT Inshore Spinning Combo 7'

Carbon Matrix Drag: Delivers 15 lbs of maximum drag, providing smooth, consistent pressure across the entire range to tame hard-fighting trophy fish

avet sx

Model:FTH400LPHS

If you plan on fishing for larger channel catfish then the Abu Garcia 6500 C3 or something in the 6000 series will be a better fit (these are the same reels suggested for blues and flatheads, so keep reading)

while the compact bent handle and star add convenience.