All right fellas, I started a thread similiar to this a while ago, but lets see if anybodys mind changed:

If you could have any one reel, which one would it be? choose wisely.

Shimino Chronarch 100DSV 6:1

I'd take the $200 I saved by not buying a Steez, and get a Curado just for back-up.

Still a Shimano Calais 201A for a reel and if it where only one rod, G. Loomis MBR 783C GLX.

Shimino Chronarch 100DSV 6:1

I'd take the $200 I saved by not buying a Steez, and get a Curado just for back-up.

I'd take the Steez and if I needed to use another reel Shadcranker could lend me his backup Curado  

the Scooby-Doo combo...I'm saving for a new boat. :

Abu Garcia Revo STX.  

Falcon

Baitcaster: Shimano Calais CL200ASV

Spinning: Shimano Stella 2500FB

As of right now ...... old faithful ......  the "old" Curado

Baitcaster: Shimano Antares or Scorpion MG

Spinning: Shimano Stella 2500FB

Save the extra money from not buying a Steez?  What, no faith in the beloved Shimano?  You gotta have a "back-up" for it?  That's too funny and speaks volumes about bandwagoning. ;D ;D

"back- up" was just a good natured jab at a buddy of mine who bought a Steez recently.

On a serious note, I don't see that any reel could be better than the Chronarch, and I certainly don't see that the highest end Shimano (Calais I think), Steez or any other is worth the extra $200-400. Basically, the $200 reels are about all I really "need"- Curado is my personal choice. Chronarch is just a step up, and for an extra $60 bucks may be worth the $???

Casting - Shimano Calais CL200A

Spinning - Shimano Stella 1000FB

Ronnie

One reel only... 2000 or 2500 sized spinning!

Quantum Tour Edition PT.  ;D ;D ;D

Baitcaster: Shimano Chronarch 100B

 

Spinning: Shimano Stradic 2500 mgFA