11-12-2002, 03:07 AM
My opinion it don't matter what you buy it can be 30 dollars to 115 dollars and it still won't hold up under constant demand. I try and stick with the 30 to 50 dollar reels, then I just donate to the garbage every two years. If I had a choice of the best real it would be shimano I've used Quantum Diawa Mitchel you name it. The only reel that will last more than a year is the Shimano. I have a Shimano Stratic right now and I have got two hard years on it and it still is a excellent reel. The Stratic is right around 115 dollars but will see if it last another year very doubtful because there all junk.
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