If you're leaning toward the Abu line, I've heard - not from any personal experience - that the Toro's aren't holding up well. I've been using a 7000c3i and I've been very pleased with it.
It's a big reel but i have big hands and a big...stiff rod to put it on. Best advice would be to go to a dealer like Bass Pro that has a number of reels on display and feel them for yourself. Have a very muskie new year, m