Shimano Vanford review: lemon or bigger problems?

The newly designed Pflueger Patriarch is truly The Smart Choice in lightweight performance. The new Patriarch is designed to be lighter while adding features like sealed carbon fiber drags. A magnesium body paired with a titanium main shaft keep the reel light while still maintaining its strength. The Total Line Control System and braid ready spool gives anglers complete control over their line, including difficult-to-manage fluorocarbon.

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I probably won't upgrade until my cheap spinning real breaks on me. This is probably going to be the replacement, any others around this price? From what I've read these are the

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