It just is a really good bang for your buck reel. Caught some bullheads today. I still haven't got over how they don't even use a single ball bearing, but are so smooth. Guess that proves that I used to be wrong when judging a rebel by it's bearings. Walmart has them in my area for 7 or 8 bucks. A ZEBCO 202 costs that much. 

I went to a bass fishing flea market this past spring and saw a combo with a shimano 4000ix and almost bought it. I kind of wish I did. I have too many rods and reels already!

"Most of our better quality stuff is labeled from China anyway​"

 

What are a few examples?

Pinnacle?