Bought it when it first came out and still use it to this day!
Though I havent landed anything above 5LBS on it, it has never failed me.
Smooth drag, casts well, lightweight, and looks very nice.
My one and only complaint is that you get a very slight "grinding" type feel when you crank the reel.
Maintenance doesn't get rid of it as I do clean my reels every couple months or so.
Maybe some bearing upgrades will do the trick.
Hope this helps even a little.
-BK