As a Pro Staff member for Okuma I tend to be a bit biased...but their epix spinning reel has 10 ball bearing which is usually stratosphere pricing...not Okuma...should be able to buy 2 of these for every 1 Shimano Stradic. Come say hi to me at their booth at the Puyallup Sportsmans Show in a couple of weeks...if I am not their come find me at Auburn Sports and Maines booth.

Have Fun,

Jim
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Jim Bain
Always have Fun while Fishing!!!