I had one for years,probably one of the best reels for the beach or even out on the boat,if you can master that reel (casting), you should never have a hard time with any other conventional reel.I know I had times when I was ready to throw that reel in the trash because of the backlashes, aggravations,etc. So ... I stuck with it.... and that's all I use in the surf....CONVENTIONALS !
