Just retired this one yesterday. 21 years old without a problem. I had two, what I thought were two solid hook sets yesterday with a fluke only to have the fish spit them. I thought something had to be wrong. Sure enough the frame that holds the bail wire is cracked and the bail was collapsing under pressure. It's so old and if you shake it, it rattles. Put it on the fireplace mantel and bought another Pflueger. Bass pro doesn't carry Daiwa and I like to buy from a place I can return it in person if it shoots craps quickly.