Shimano NASCI FD Spinning ReelsFishing

Depends on the types of area he likes to fish (open flats vs skipping docks/bridges) but I would probably do something like this with that budget: Falcon HD 7’6 Mhttps://a.co/d/0g3EeiGl Shimano Nasci 3000https://a.co/d/0hbzXy78 Another option would be to just get him a nice reel for that price and let him pick out a rod. Something like a Shimano Vanford or Stradic. Area and structure really make a difference to the size of the reel, but I’ve fished a 3000 size from the kayak from Tampa to Jacksonville and have always been pleased with them.