I love my Shimano 6000. Caught a lot of fish with it.
I also have an Okuma, but have not used it much. It feels good though.
The newest one I have is the new completely sealed Penn. I got it for surf and kayaking, but so far I have used it more on piers.
Very smooth and feels really good.
http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Baitr...duct/10204506/
http://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Coronado...uma+baitrunner
http://www.basspro.com/Penn-Spinfish...1206150826161/