I learned when I was 10-11yrs old (1981-82) via my Gdads ol ABU 5000 & 5500s, a few Shimano Bantams & Diawa Magforces. The first I actually bought for myself was a Ryobi Vmag 4 when I was probably 12yrs old, I want to say I paid $40-$50 for it. Used it 2 seasons & the levelwind pawl wore enough to cause problems, only I didn't know what a levelwind pawl was at the time so I panicked & sold it for $10!
