100 yards of any lb test is good for me, but if you are using regular diameter line and want to be putting on 12-17lb you will see the amount of line on your spool getting a lot closer to 50 yards and i think that is a little low.

Yea i heard the 3-5 year thing from the rep as well, he also said the same thing about the new spinning reels which excites me. shmiano will always be coming out with the best quality reels and the price will reflect it.

I can't wait to get that new stradic and saros in hand.