I was at the local Bass Pro a couple of days ago. I held a Nasci 500 and really liked it. I did not buy it, but for other reasons. I have 3, maybe 4, Saharas, all either 500 or 1000, and love them. My favorite "go to" reel that I can walk in a store and buy off the shelf is a Daiwa Regal. I have about 4 of them as well in various sizes. All of that to say; If I weren't on a quest for very light reels, the Nasci would be on my "very short" list.