Re: shimano reels which one
I own all Shimano equipment, and for an all around reel I would recommend the older Curado D's (silver). I recommend them only because they have a 6.2:1 gear ratio. I own all new Curados and Chronarchs, bu the new Curados only come in 7:1 and 5:1, but that is fine for me -- I use the 7 for burning spinnerbaits and for fishing deep water so I can reel up slack line quickly, and I use the 5 for crankin'.
The 300E is a 6.2:1, but has a bulkier profile. I use mine only for flipping, swimbaits, and for when I need to use braid.
As far as spinning reels, I own a Stradic 4000FI (the newest model) and a Stradic 2500MgFA (the older magnesium reel). You can't go wrong with a Stradic. They are the best spinning reels I have ever purchased. They are expensive, but they are well worth the investment!
I guess it all depends the applications you will be fishing with your new reels. Maybe a little more info would help us. I can tell you Shimano makes the best equipment out there, and they stand behind their products.
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