No one takes worse care of their reels than I do laugh

Granted I don't spend all that much time on the water, but I've got an old 5000 thats probly about 20-25 yrs old, still works good. I bought a new 5500 last fall, haven't really put it to the test yet but it's been covered in sand, dunk it in the water and keep on fishing.

I have no problem with them and I abuse the hell out of them!!!! smile