I've had pretty good experience using Shimano too, but I've never spent $200 on a reel before though either, I usually stay around the $100 mark. Took a little time off and looking to get back in the tournies.
and I'm eyeballing the Shimano Stradic 2500 CI4+
Anyone have any experience with this reel?
Or is there a better option at this price point?
Looking around $200-ish