Of all the spincast reels I own ( more than a dozen ) the GC100 version of the Daiwa Goldcast is probably my modern favourite . Matched with a twenty year old Eagle Claw Tom Mann pistol grip casting rod it is a great combo for fishing waters populated with large numbers of 3 - 4lb. Pike .Retrieve rate just perfect for a nice action from spoons . A nicely built reel , it shows quality manufacturing not common in too many spincast reels today .