Headed down to Halfway angling Saturday and picked up an aArnos 4000 in the end. Was going to get the 3000 shallow which is a beautiful reel ( and would be better balanced on most of my rods) but being truthful with myself, I know I would end up bending the lighter bail arm trying to pull out a snagged lure with 20lb whiplash in a temper

!! Picked up a 7ft Abu Vendetta in Murrays for €36 on the way home to replace the broken Abu devil, exceptional value in my opinion

!! Thanks for all the replies lads, very much appreciated