I have not used them but have felt them at my work. I work at Bass Pro Shops in the fishing department. We just got those reels in last week. They don't feel too bad, but for me and not just because I work there I would give some consideration to the Bass Pro Brand. We have three different versions and they all have that wide spool to them. I also find it kind of weird that the company is named US Reels but on their boxes it says MADE IN CHINA.