I bought 8 Symmetre 3000s that are now served well for three seasons. These are boat rods that the whole family and guests use, so they don't get a gentle treatment. We rinse them carefully after each use. They put one bull red after another in the boat. Had I known we'd been chasing bulls as much as we do, I might have bought 4000s or a reel with a heavier drag, but these do the job. After some rough handling, one of the reels had a hiccup, but for less than $20, LCT had it back in service.
I think every spinning reel I ever buy in the future will likely be a Shimano. The drag and feel are wonderful when fighting fish, and other than rinsing, there are no worries or big service concerns.
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