James, i've always been the same way. Howver, when it came to a good solid mid range baitcaster, the Pflueger President widespool is all that and a bag of potato chips. dont need those 250 dollar daiwas..i've always fished Abu's, still will. I just really like that Prez reel. abu garcia is a prime exampleof quality BEARINGS as opposed to QUANTITY. my 5600c3 has 3 bearings, and it fishes better than reels with 6 or 7. garcia will always been my go to reels for muskie, and ill always have alot of them for bass.

slayer