I have the Shimano 2000 in the Cedona, and Sarah models. Both have crapped out on me after a season of hard use. Both have been sent back to Shimano for replacement or repairs at least once in their careers. At all costs, I try to just use a baitcaster when possible. The only time I find myself using my 1082 and a 2000 is when I'm pitching out D* Nites or spinners for slivers, or up on Cook Creek for steelhead. It's so nasty/brushy on Cook Creek that you don't have room to cast.

Use a 10.5' rod and a baitcaster. Forget the twisting^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hspinning reel.

Parker