We all pretty much want the same things - here is my two cents:
SLOWER RPM (3.5 to 4 tops) - this will give better winch ability and allow us to fish lures correctly!
MANUAL bail - u must close it w/ your hand.
If they want to go to bailess - use TWO line rollers: faster to pick up line and I hate snagging the counterweight. Or have the counterweight removeable so you can attach another line roller assembly (this kit shouldn't be more than about $30 tops....lol).
larger diameter spindle - something like 5/16"/ 8mm.
Large round oversized knob that has NO rubber on it. Chunkle of delrin would be nice instead of cold aluminum. Shaped like the ol' Penn 706.
DO AWAY w/ all the dumb holes all over the reel to make it "look" cool. Joke that it saves weight.
Skirt spool design.
NO graphite side plates! Give me aluminum.
ceramic drag washers - self service drag is needed.
SOLID stainless handle - no joints: screws into body and handle bolts to end.
THICKENED stem - weakest link to where it mounts to rod - thicken it up 50% (oval). When we wipe out the reel can take the impact.
Slow spool oscillation/tight line packing - not course like the old Penn or VS so braids wind on level.
When you taking orders, mikecc?
