Update 2020. I have a bout seven of these now. If reels were trucks, this would be the Ford F-150. Very basic, very reliable. I have replaced the non-handle side plates on three of them because the clicker button stays in place by friction of a chokepoint made of plastic. It eventually wears out, but they’re pretty easy to work on, and parts or cheap. I’ve gotten huge sturgeon out of the Columbia river, and countless big salmon. The reels don’t break unless you just wear them out, and they can hold up to heavy abuse with very little maintenance.

I have three of these reels. Great reel for the money. For the price I'd give five stars, but the drag began to stick on one of the three. I had to disassemble the reel and grease it thoroughly, and still not perfect, but better.

Good product

I went with the 2000 because I am in Michigan and wanted it for inland lakes . Put some 10lb braided spyder wire on it . Took it out and it casted great . I like the rod so far though I prefer two piece . 6.6 is almost to long for what I do but if I have to I can do some pier fishing with this in the Great Lakes . I think for Salt Water , reds , blues , snook , flounder one would be best with a 4000 and up with at least 20 pound test even 30 and a wire leader . For what I will do often running across crappie , bluegill and small perch with a occasional pike or bass this will be fun . Maybe I should of opted for the 2500 or even 3000 so I could use it down south . I agree wtih the one reviewer it would be nice for sheephead who are famouns for sneaking a oyster off a hook . I sure wouldnt want to tie into a 45 pound jack with this rig . Overall very pleased and like the rod . Cork does stain but it gives a great grip and I prefer it to a slimy feel on modern rod ends when wet . Good luck with the lifteime warranty for the price of shipping you cant do wrong with Penn Reels . It is nice to own something of quality too .

Stretchy