I have been a big fan of Shimano reels since I first bought an Aero GT 6010 about 15 years ago. There just seems to be something about their gears, clutch and bearings that just make them so reliable and smooth to use. Unfortunately after 10 years in my loft my old 6010 hasn't faired too well. It's nothing that can't be repaired and I will be sending it off for servicing but at the moment the bearings screech a little when under pressure and the reel just feels clunky which is evident in the line lay which isn't quite right and I'm getting more than the average number of tangles.