If you can afford a quality machined reel, IMHO, that is what you should buy. I have machined reals that are over 25 years old and they still perform flawlessly. I fish only heavy saltwater and I clean my reels after every use. When I am casting to a Dorado or Tarpon, I do not want to be second guessing my reel. 92Esquire, I think you are dead on....a great response.
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