I have the latest edition of the Cabo 40, I just posted a pic of nice jack I caught with it, glad I was using it.  I have to be objective, as much as I like this reel it had to be broken in.  I did incur some problems with it on my last 2 outings, the anti reverse is not working properly and even though I almost always close the bail by hand it catches on the top of the spool if I use the crank.  I sent it off Friday, Quantum gives 24 hour turn around on saltwater warranty and 48 on freshwater, Shimano is never going to match that.  No reel is bullet proof, I'm not in the least bit bothered by this inconvenience.  I'm not finding fault with Shimano reels, they are pretty decent and I may be buying one for some lighter duty fishing, their service is a big negative IMO.

I wonder if they were having long term problems with the magnets. I'm sure they were man made not rare earth magnets so they have a limited lifespan. I kind of like the idea of not switch for saltwater use. Perhaps make it more durable. Has anyone been able to handle to new Energy,Catalyst or Accurist yet. I'd like to hear some hands on impressions. The white black and red Accurist is calling out to me.

 

I've got a an Accurist on a Veritas MH sipnning rod.  It's a nice reel and balances out nicely on the Veritas.  I haven't got a chance to use it yet.  The handle threads into the bearings and is reverse threaded when set up for left hand retrieve.

 

I spent like 10 minutes trying to attach the handle for left hand retrieve.