The Daiwa "SS Tournament 
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Daiwa "SS Tournament"
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Overall rating
4.8
Craftsmanship
5.0
Durability
5.0
Versatility
5.0
Value
4.0
Daiwa SS 1300
After reading on a forum about these reels lasting forever, I decided to pick one up. The SS Tournament reel has been around for 15-20 years, has a great history, and is still a great reel compared to the new reels that are available today. I chose the 1300 model because of it being a M/L action reel, though still had a 15lb drag rating. Whether you are fishing for pan fish or nice chunky Brown Trout, this reel will do the job. I quickly purchased a 2nd one, and use it for jigging Walleye on the Detroit River in the Spring.
Only reason I didn't give it top marks for value is that I feel a reel this old should be priced below $100.00, though I have seen them priced at $90.00 on Amazon.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
great drag, durablility, proven design
Cons:
price
Equipment Model
Model:
Daiwa SS 1300
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