Purchased new maybe a little less than a decade ago. Used lightly for a couple seasons and kept in my fishing rack since then. It still operates as smooth as it did brand new, but could probably use a nice cleaning. I can't remember which braid is on there and I recommend replacing it anyway but its probably around 20-30lb braid. Hoping someone else can get years of use out of it. Check my profile if you want the Daiwa rod to match it. There are a couple eyelets that are slightly bent out of true shape but still sturdy.