I'm not lookiing to start an argument Ripplugger, but if you think about it, if Omoto reels were so great lot of guys would be using them. I read the posts on other websites, they are not blazing a brave new path in reel-construction.

They copied a lot of the features of the more expensive reels, box them up with a guarantee, and hope they won't have problems with quality control. They basically stole a lot of the best features from other manufacturers, and I have a bit of a problem with that. They are made in China, and I'm not happy with the quality control of a lot of stuff coming out of China.

I say this respectfully, and this is just my opinion. I feel they won't hold up, you do. I like my Abu. They have been making Abus for years and have quality control and customer service down pat. I'm happy with that and don't want to change right now. To each his own is what I say.