Shimano is highly regarded as making some of the world's finest reels. They have set the standards in many areas.

I own 8 of the Loomis Venture/Adventure reels. The one-way roller clutch (this is NOT a plastic bushing) is now standard on probably half off all fly reels made today.

I have used mine for bream to sailfish and have never had the first problem. I'd buy another in a second, but I suspect it will be a while before I wear any of these out.

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