This one definitely needs to be serviced because the drag is a little loose, but it reels smoother than any other reel I own. Also, someone switched it over to right hand retrieve apparently? It clicks during the retrieve and doesn't when stripping line off.
I don't know how it compares it to the newer and CL reels because the drag systems have evolved quite a bit. But it's smooth, well built, and very simple construction. Plus it looks slick. This one probably needs some new cork on the drag, but they are really maintenance free.
I don't know how it compares it to the newer and CL reels because the drag systems have evolved quite a bit. But it's smooth, well built, and very simple construction. Plus it looks slick. This one probably needs some new cork on the drag, but they are really maintenance free.