Abu Garcia Ambassadeur vs Shimano Calcutta and thier sizing

[NattyBoh74]

Looking for a baitcaster for trolling as I already have two spinning setups to use. Im looking to target Rockfish only and dont know what sized reel I should be after in each brand/model listed. I know they're not in the same price point, but the Ambassadeur seems nice that it even comes with a clicker... Any suggestions on reel size?

Thanks!

[summersoff]

5500 for the abu and 200 for the Calcutta. You could go 6500 and 300 for large but for here, 5500 and 200 will cover both sides fine. You could go smaller, but I don’t like playing fish I’m not keeping, get them back in the water as quick as you can. However, I would lean more towards a low profile lexa or Komodo, much easier to cast when needed and both have clickers.

[NattyBoh74]

Thanks for the alternative options!