I bought one on a whim, thought what the heck everyone is talking about how good these are. I could not get mine to cast more than about 25yards. I thought it was proabably just over lubed from the factory so I did a complete disassembly, flushed all the bearings oiled them up with rocket fuel, and it still cast about 25yards. Sold it for $40 bucks and never looked back.

Probably just a bad reel, but it was enough to make me not want another one.

Even with the brakes set properly? Some people never realized there were internal brakes...usually set high. Mine bombs all weights of baits.

Id have bought a 5 ratio also but they were out during the spring sale sale, so only got a 7

Even with the brakes set properly? Some people never realized there were internal brakes...usually set high. Mine bombs all weights of baits.

Id have bought a 5 ratio also but they were out during the spring sale sale, so only got a 7

I'm glad your reel works well, lot's of others I know have had the same experience. The brakes and spool tension were set correctly.

I've been really impressed with the couple I have. They're certainly not in the same class as my Chronarchs or Curado E's, but it's probably the best sub-$100 reel around.

thanks for all of the imput guys i picked up one in the 6:4:1 ratio and love it so far