Depends on your price point I think. Shimanos have lasted me well, from the FX model up to the Stradic. I have never had a good experience with Quantum. I have an Abu Garcia Soron that is my go to reel as of late, but their cheaper reels are outclassed by Shimano. I have a couple of Okuma line counters that are only a couple years old. Seem okay, but not much of a test so far.

My first reel was a Mitchel and it was quickly returned for a Shimano FX. That was 25+ years ago and the FX still serves on an ice fishing rod.

SS

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