12 hours ago, bogfrog said:

If its truly the LAST reel it would have to be a Daiwa CV-Z. I believe I bought my first one in 1997 and have used it every season since. A lot of other reels have come and gone since.

For one reel to last the rest of your life durability has to be the main consideration.

Hmm.. tell us more- what model# and pics. That is a testament to a good design as well as material durability and craftsmanship. Perhaps similar to a Calcutta/conquest.. or a TDZ or ‘Greenie’ at least what I’ve read.

13 hours ago, Nelson Delaney said:

I have a 3601zx. Frankly I’m disappointed with it for the price.  I think it needs a sync’d levelwind.  On the cast I can feel the friction as the line comes off.  

@Nelson DelaneyIsn't it sad in life when we finally get something we want only to find out it's not what we thought it would be?  I'm 55 and have had that happen numerous times!

I dont know about last ever, but im definitely in lust with my Curado 200K right now

5 hours ago, Randy Price said:

@Nelson DelaneyIsn't it sad in life when we finally get something we want only to find out it's not what we thought it would be?  I'm 55 and have had that happen numerous times!

Ha.  Like my ex-wife

21 hours ago, Scrapiron said:

Hmm.. tell us more- what model# and pics. That is a testament to a good design as well as material durability and craftsmanship. Perhaps similar to a Calcutta/conquest.. or a TDZ or ‘Greenie’ at least what I’ve read.

The wide spool is a CV-Z 300A, the narrow spool is my favorite CV-Z 203A. The 203 wityh cork knobs is a JDM model with 5.8:1 retrieve. I have a dozen of these, including mid size CV-Z 253A that I was too lazy to take off a rod...LOL. Aside from custom handles these reels are unaltered. Take the handle side cover off a calcutta and all you see is plastic....these are all metal.