I have been looking to buy a new bait casting reel. I will be using this to throw plastics weightless and weighted. I'm having trouble deciding if the expensive Shimano and Daiwa are even worth it, or if i should get a cheaper reel like a curado or tourny pro and put most of my money into baits. I haven't seen many reviews on the Patriarch, but i love the way it looks. What do you guys think????