Two things I look at right away when comparing spinning reels is line retrieval rate and reel weight.
If rate of retrieve is less than 6.0:1......I turn the page. Faster retrieve = more control and less fatigue.
Weight......ounces = pounds by the end of of a long day of fishing. The bigger and heavier the setup, the more fatigue and user dissatisfaction.
Buy once / cry once, is appropriate here.
