I have 6 of the 400B's and I love them. I know Rob and a couple of other guys use the TE's but to me they are just too expensive for Bass. If I was using lighter line in Salt Water for Albacore and Yellowtail and needed a really good drag I might think about it but for Bass the 400B is just fine. Bass never pull out any drag anyway, it's always cranked down all the way.