Okuma=Good Reel, I have a Metaloid MD30, excellent drag(and other features), just think it is a Tad heavy, but can't go wrong with Okumas'

Shimano Spheros'=Good Reel, This reel just came out, I bought one, and it is my Favorite spinning reel, It has some awesome features(too many too list), and It is very high quality....check it out!!

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Woodsy Wayne