geesh..thats alot to drop ona reel unless you're out on the water every day...i say the Team Daiwa..look at shimano though..also, i looked at all those reels, and decided to save myself $100. The Pflueger President widespool is just all around goodness. i'd say unless you're a touring pro or you're on the water fishing hard every day or 6 days a week, knock off 100 bucks and get a president..team that with st.croix rod and you have a combo that stands up to any other on teh market.

slayer