How do these reels stack up against high end Shimano's and Daiwas, etc.  They are so expensive.  How smooth are they? Is the quality of construction good?

Thanks.

I JUST PURCHASED THE CITORI COMBO THAT BPS HAD ON SALE THIS WEEKEND. I WANTED TO TRY A LOW PROFILE REEL BECAUSE ALL MY BAITCASTERS ARE ROUND ABU'S.

I TOOK A FEW CASTS IN MY CANAL AND IT SEEMS TO CAST OK AND REELS SMOOTH BUT I DIDN'T CATCH A FISH SO I DIDN'T GET TO TEST THE DRAG.

IT DOESN'T SEEM AS SOLID AS MY ABU'S BUT I'LL WAIT UNTIL I USE IT FOR A FEW TRIPS IN THE SPRING BEFORE I GIVE IT A REAL GRADE.

they arent expensive at all when compared to the other two brands you mentioned.  

personally id stick with shimano u cant go wrong imo best reels and most reliable out there