Good discussion. Thanks for sharing your experience, guys! I decided to add my two cents. I bought a new baitcasting reel a few months ago. First of all, I read an article at huntingfishingplus.com about the most popular models and brands. It helped to choose the Curado DC model by Shimano. Though I had the possibility to try it only once, I understood how great it is. If someone is in search, I recommend it with confidence.