I like both the sedona and sahara over the spirex for sure. The positive lock feature is great compared to the play in the spirex. This summer i've been fishing a sedona 2000 with 8lb line on my 10.5 ft gloomis rod. Works like a charm for spinners, spoons, and floats w/ jig or bait. It handles summer steelys like a dream and I've even landed the occasional king with it.