i think it depends on application. From what I've heard, the JB reels are a very high quality product. However they're heavier than a lot of the reels like Accurate and Avet. If I was going to use it for jigging I would think accurates or avets would be my choice. However for a smaller chunking reel then I might go with the JB for price and the lugs.
But MrBill - feel free to bring that reel out this weekend and I'll give it a test run, haha!
