I've never tried the Schimano's but know many that run them and they say their very good reels. I've just found the Ambassadeurs to work well for me, so I stick with them. I'm headiing to Ohio in May to drop this stuff off for my buddy, so instead or running around a week before I leave and dropping a bunch of money all at once, I'm spreading out the expenditures. Works better for us and our finances.
