Hmmm.... I've been a Abu Garcia man for several years now. I like the way the use all metal parts, on the exterior at least, I've only ever had one fail on me. I took that one apart and cleaned up up and am still using it today. Been several years now, and I probably have 4-5 reels from them, all open face reels.

Maybe I should try shimano, but I just can't get over all the plastic stuff they use. I buy all my reels from Wally world, and that's the selection they have so that's what I buy.

Al