mitchel 300 series and avocet are very good, but they do tend to break bale return spring often.they also get dirt inside easily on creek trips.But I will say they are the best feeling reel around on my 5 foot crappie pole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but if anyone wants me to test your brand reel, please contact me and ill run them for a season.