The reel pictured is a JW Young Purist, many different models but all pretty much the same, they are an awesome reel, never had any problems with the spool falling off, sounds like a defect of either that particular reel or the fisherman. The JW Young Trudex reels are awesome, both the older ones and the Trudex II (newer models), however the older models don't have a ton of line capacity.
My take on the different pins are as follows:
1. Milner Kingfisher - awesome quality bushing reel, easy startup and light. Would be my first choice hands down, for what you get good value.
2. J.W. Young Purist - nice quality bushing reel, easy startup, light and aeriel style looks great, good value.
3. J.W. Young Trudex II - nice quality bushing reel, good value reel.
4. J.W. Young Trudex and Rapidex - good bushing reels but better suited for coho, small line capacity can be got for very reasonable $.
5. Avon Royal Supremes - Nice spinning reels, good bang for the buck, holds decent anount of line with easy startup due to bushings, looks are in the eye of the beholder on these ones
6. Hardy Silex and Superba - Nice spinning bushing reels, I find them to hold too much line and are a little heavy for my liking, but can easily handle big fish. Good looking and hold their value well. Be careful you don't pay too much, some can be found at a reasonable price.
7. Islander - Nice spinning reel, bearings make for a slower start up, need weight or room to cast efficiently, dependable, durable and very nice looking. Can easily handle big fish.
8. Drifter - Nice spinning reel but too heavy
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