I've been using the Shimano Symetre 750 for 3 seasons now and I love it. Very smooth drag with almost no mechanical feeling to it when you're reeling in. Handles only 2# test XL and has done a fine job. I have it matched with a B n' M "Sams Super Sensitive" in 7' length. Have taken a ton or more of crappie, brook trout, large perch and sunfish with this rig. Works for me.
Warning! I have a Daiwa 500 UL (Gold series) that I paid $50.+ for several years ago. I would NOT recommend this reel - period! Very poor (sticky) drag system and the lack of "
instant anti-reverse locking" causes problems. This last feature is paramount in selecting a quality UL reel, in my opinion. One other thing with this reel - and a lot of UL reels - is that the line spool is too short. Stacks line when re-filling. Not evenly laying line over the short spool length. Again....I dislike this reel immensely.
