The Shimano Crestfire is designed to targeted towards first timers to baitcasting reels. Unlike the top of the line baitcasting reels the Crestfire is made out of less expensive materials and does not contain some of the more advanced features Shimano incorporates into their higher end reels. But how does this reel perform and should a beginner really purchase the Crestfire to learn on before getting one of the more expensive baitcasters?