I've been using my calcutta 400b for everything in recent times.Surf, boat and jetty fishing and i can't fault it!Most of my reels have spare spools with a different pound line ( A cheaper way to make a few reels into many {SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gif )When matched with the right line the reel casts like a dream, pulls a decent smooth drag, and is really low matinance when compared to some of my other O/H's.4 years ago I ummed and Ahh'ed about buying it, now i'm glad i did! {SMILIES_PATH}/grin.gifAs for spinning reels, well a couple years ago i kinda gave up on throwing plastics for bream etc