I have had two of those quantum energy spinning reels and I don't like them. I don't like that knob (balance?) on the handle, I grab it when I am trying to grab the handle while not looking at it. I had the handle fall apart where it was pressed together. Also the drag SUCKS, that is a big no-no with me, it's not that hard to make a smooth drag. I think the reel is designed more for bass fishing where you don't use the drag. Earlier this year I bought an ABU Garcia spinning reel for less than 40 bucks that is twice the reel. You don't always get what you pay for.