Rayvon
Well-Known Member
Don't get me wrong,I do appreciate quality,but after my "Islander" bearing was replaced for the second time,I sold it.I've had less problems with my "Trophy" but one did seize up while playing a fish.I'm not crazy about my "Rapala North Coast",feels cheap,clicker springs break.I may try the TMX5 next.You don't get the smooth feeling when playing fish with "Shimano" compared to the machined reels,but they sure are reliable.And I did spend way more time maintaining my "Islander" than I ever have with the "Shimano" 2000 or 4000 GT.