Hands down favorite is my 7' Shimano Soare BB paired with a Shimano Stella 2000, 2018 model which has a shallow spool. I use either 2-3lb. Maxima. I've been using it for almost four years and like it so much I bought a second one. I broke the tip off one and still use it and catch a lot of fish with it. Recently ordered two replacement tips, one to replace the broken one and the other in case I break another.