I have a number of nonlevel wind reels......
they have there place.....
But if You do go to a non level wind. I have a abue ctmag 6500 .
Its the green one non level wind....
It throws......
But I will say Buy a mag level wind.......
I like to watch My plugs work and can do it on both But the mag reels are a dream to cast.....
the level wind I have is hot rodded with mag kit ceramics high speedgeers and level wind bearing, plus power handle.
I toss big wood into wind with no trouble......
just cant see where the lead lands
go with a I think it is a 6600 cl or some thing......
It has 2 bearings in the level wind and is an awsome reel.....
mag and control on the side to let er rip on the cast
BM...........