SHIMANO - yes i know I yelled that. That new citica (for the price) is one of the best all around reels made. Reminds me alot of the curado b's (my all time favorite reel). I stil think I would do some serious internet searcing for the shimano E's - maybe find a sale or a slightly used one for that price, and you will not be disapointed. But from the ones you listed, without a doubt in my mind, I would go with shimano.