I have two Shimano Stradics, a 2000 and 4000, the little 2000 (which I got for Trout but holds 100Yds of 10 lb test) has been doin' a lot with 8-15 lb Silvers and 30" Steelhead. I am impressed. The Shimano family of reels has been real reliable and the performance/quality is apparent.
I did get 3 large Silvers with a 30+ year old Mitchell 300 Sat.It makes a lot of noise and the drag is rough, but it works if your careful.
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