Sorry Mr. Lake, i didn't intend to offend you, i was just expressing my personal opinions. But like i was saying i have had problems w/two of the Okuma products (my first and only two that i ever purchased), i have no affilliation with any other company, neither am i a pro-staffer, only personal experiences and my opinions. BTW i didn't take my spinning reel in for service, it's only been used once and still in mint condition except for the broken handle i just went out and bought a new daiwa spinning reel. IMO Shimano Chronarch's/Curado SF (baitcasting), Daiwa Spinning Reels, G-Loomis (when feel is important)

Jeff L.