im with tyee,im going to add some convectors this year,but to be honest,i have 3 seasons on my magdas and only have had 1 go bad.you can buy 3 or 4 magda for the price of a takota or saltist.you said you have done well with the ones you have,why change?if anything,send the ones you have to tuna toms and have him go through them.it will be alot cheaper than buying new reels!!!!