I really like the old stuff. I still run several old Ambassadeurs and several old Mitchell 300's and 308's. I know there's better gear out now, but they just feel good in my hands like a well worn baseball glove. For newer stuff, I really like the Shimano spinning reels with the drag on the back of the reel, but I usually grab a couple Ambassadeurs and a couple Mitchells and kick it Old School.
