I had just bought my kid a Shimano fishing reel. As he was just ten, I had to get the lightest weight and was worried that it might not be strong enough to handle bigger catch should we decide to go fishing in the open sea. I needn’t have worried. The Shimano fishing reel I bought carried the weight of that hundred pound marlin for my boy. It didn’t even flex! The line flew smoothly yet the brakes locked on easily and firmly. I am so glad I decided to get a Shimano fishing reel for my son’s first set. Our father-son bonding was made even more special by the fun we were actually able to have on sea, with no hassles. I can’t wait for the next time.