I have to agree with ttranger on this. I had a Fuego, it was very smooth and very light and worked well (until I stepped on the handle and it crumbled like a pretzel) but it didn't feel that solid. The BG is heavier and built like it should be. The only spinning reel in my boat is a CI4 Stradic and only because Cabelas had a great deal on it 2 years ago. When I'm in the market for another spinning reel it would probably be the Daiwa BG. I like the anti-reverse switch on my reels.