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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gnappi" data-source="post: 462635" data-attributes="member: 22374">I found my own issues with Shimano reels. My $250 Stradic Ci4+ (used for a month) sits unused (unrepairable Shimano denied warranty) while my $30 Daiwa 3550 (both rear drag) gets 100% of my usage. If it breaks I deep six it and take another one out of the box. I keep a second rod in my truck and boat at all times, and don't fish tourneys so I'm OK. I'm on my second season with the Daiwa and no issues at all.Oh, the one ball bearing 11 lb drag $30 Daiwa is every bit as smooth as the Stradic and takes on the 9-10 lb. snakeheads as easily without losing fish as the 9 ball bearing 12 lb drag the Stradic used to before it got retired. These big name companies that went to cheap labor think their reputations are eternal, NOT!!!</blockquote>