Shimano Caenan vs. H2O Mettle

[Nasty]

I've got some insight on Mettle's. First one I bought works smooth and flawless...not bad at all for the price. The second one I bought has a grind to it as you reel in. It is useless to me. My father bought one also that has the same grind to it. I think they are hit and miss with the Mettles. My Shimanos have all been smooth and hands down the best reels. I'd pull the trigger on the caenan before the mettle for sure.