I am in the market for a new baitcasting reel and am having trouble getting past the hype. I "THINK" I have narrowed it down to two reels. The Shimano chronarch 100A and the Abu Garcia ambassadeur 6600 d5. I have heard lots of good things about both. If anybody has any experience with either reel or has any advice that would be great. Also, if anybody has a suggestion about another reel I should consider please feel free to enlighten me. I would greatly apperciate it!!! I am going to mount my new reel on a 7 foot Shimano Clarus rod with medium action and a fast taper with 12-17 or 20 pound test if possible. Thank you for your help saving a fellow fisherman from the black hole of retail!!!