Mitchell 498 pro series spinning reel

[STRIPER LOU]

Hi All,
   Was at Bass Pro shop the other day and looked at the new Mitchell 498 pro series spinner. I was truly surprised at how smooth and well balanced this reel is. The sizes are 198, 298, 398 and 498.
From what I can assume the 298 is just around the size of the btl4000/5000 penn? but I did not see one there, only the 498.

Anyone have any experience with these reels? the 498 was around $110.00 and made in china. Super, super SSMOOTH!!!!!
...............Regards,  ..  Lou

[STRIPER LOU]

Has anyone even looked at these reel's?
Trying to get opinions and observations!
...............Lou