I bought a Metaloid Md30, last year, it is a good reel, but it is on the heavy side. It serves its purpose, thats about it!

After discovering the Shimano Spheros 3000, at Teds in Lynnwood, I switched, and Man what a difference!!

So that is my opinion without writing a book on why..

I use it as a float reel on a 1264 Allstar.

The Okumas are good for the money, but If you have the extra get the Shimano!!