If your looking for manual reels the Big Jon's are just fine as Wajski said they are fine. I have 2 sets they are used 1 or 2 times a week and are more than 10
years old. NOW, if you push them daily I cannot vouch for the durability of Cisco's or Big Jon's as with many of the previous post have stated they do the job they were intended. I would say that your usage and budget would be a factor on your purchase.