Nitro crankbait upgrader

[Birdman]

Hi guys, I only fish for bream but got a baitcaster to maybe get some bass. Not sure what reel to get I don't even really understand the sizes. I want to throw maybe as light as 6gm hardbodies but mostly TN60 etc. and probably rig up with something like 12lb pe. So what reel should I get? The T3 ballistic looks good and affordable to me, but should I save up a bit more for an alphas R or a zillion? Is the chronarch any good, or should I stick with daiwa? I also need to it to be saltwater friendly because I wouldn't mind taking it with me on a jack hunt. Any advice appreciated, I just want something of a decent quality to give me a start.

[evilnev]

hey mate , been looking at the same sort of stuff, i dont think the ballistic is salt friendly, but i could be wrong,

[Birdman]

Yeah cheers evilnev, that's one thing that makes me hesitant. It appears it is not for saltwater use but some some sources say it's fine. I definitely want to feel comfortable when I fish it in the salt. Open for any suggestions from anyone as to what would make a good match for the crankbait upgrader rod as I have no idea, it feels more like a 3-6 kg blank with the power it has loading up.

[bst87]

I've got curado e series in the 50 and 200, had a calcutta 100, used and alphas type r alot and atm have a zillion type r in the 6.3:1, and the zillion is the best out of the bunch by a mile. Can throw down to 1/8th with a slider comfortably enough, has super smooth drag whether locked or light and so far has proven extremely durable. If u can afford it i would definitely go the zillion

[Birdman]

Thanks for that information bst87 I am definitely on the lookout for a good sale on a zillion type r at the moment it looks like it has the goods, I might have to stretch the budget, I really liked the idea of the T3 ballistics tho they're a lot cheaper at least heh