Hey Slash ... I like the faster retrieves myself. Less time reeling in and more time fishing You're usually using the reel to gather slack line after pumping the rod anyhow so you're usually not looking for cranking power as you would with huge reels for monster fish of some sort. Run the std. Curados as my boat reels and have very good luck with them. Can't go wrong either way, jusdt a matter of personal preference!