by rbenash » Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:31 am
Definitely with Larry on this one. I've used the Shimano baitcasters for about 10 years. The 200/300 series (E series or previous) have done the job at a relatively lower cost for me. Heck even the Japanese imports and the 100 series have just been great. I've had my 300e doing Saltwater pulling in big blues this year for example. Pretty sure anything you would but that reel to in freshwater would be successful, I.E. if you fail it would not be the fault of the "winch". I have looked upwards into the Shimano BC line, but just doesn't make sense to me having used the Curado series for a good while. And the factory warranty/reel service has been absolutely excellent on all the Shimano BC's I've sent in for repair or routine.