avet mxl 4.5 reel G2 5.8 Single Speed with Glide Plate - Red MXJ spool width AVET MXL 6/4-MC MAGIC CAST

Its so subtle that you wont tell its there until you use a reel like the Platinum Signature with a perfectly smooth retrieve

Drag Systems: A Battle of Power and Smoothness Shimano Curado 300K: The Curado 300K is equipped with Shimanos Cross Carbon Drag , delivering a powerful 22 pounds of maximum drag pressure

As for length, I use to fish primarily on foot or from kayak and in those settings i liked the 7-6 and even 8 as it really gives you an advantage on casting and usually you fish with the rod tip up

It dries clean and the grip locks in tight

The brake is responsive to prevent a backlash as weather and fishing conditions change