I just ordered a Okuma Avenger 2000. Was going to get a Stradic but the Okuma felt twice as smooth and was only $45, verses $130. The Okuma has 7 ball berrings and comes with an extra spool. The guy I bought it from sells everything and says the Okuma is the best for the money. I know some guys that use Okumas and they say they will never go back to Shimano spinning reels.

Anybody out there use Okuma spinning reels? What do you think?