>i cant wait! im having 2 Seeker CJBF70's. im ditching the
>accutized penn 500 coz for the price i could get a new torium
>20 and fish 30lb on there.

good idea on reel choice. (a 2-speed is nice if you can afford one) the 500 is fine in open water albie fishing, but the shallow water at the cortez over rocks & kelp demands a better drag system. On a 1 1/2 day, your drags WILL get tired in the afternoon if the yellows are biting all day.

Line capacity will only come into play due to lost fish. But what a thing to worry about. :)
bring along a back-up reel if you have one. load it with 40#. If you need it, it will be because the fish dont care what they're biting. :) :)

and flourocarbon! what a difference a 4' leader makes. I was sold on it this year.

PS: re-tie your hook after every fish. good luck and report back.