My spider rigging mentor used the Shimano IX2000R spinning reels on his rods .... they run around $15/ea.
I believe the Shimano IX series reels are what one of our state Crappie guides uses, too.
that is the exact reels I put him on with a PM with one of Crappie.com Member Sponsor site !!!
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