Thanks.  An interesting read.  However, it didn't say not to use fluorocarbon line.  The T3Air did specify fluoro and mono had to be within a certain range or it could warp the spool.  Also lure weight is limited for the same reason with that reel.

I took a second glance through it, and I didn't see it. Lol. Must have imagined it. Its been a good while since I read it.

Im surprised no one mentioned the abu 1500 or 2500. There are guys that bring new meaning to supertune. Not all super tuning is the same. You can go on YouTube and watch an antique abu free spool for literally over 3 minutes! I have a highly upgraded 4600c that has 8 bearings.

 

I have zero experience with either model.  However, I have 3 of the Black Max 1600C and 2 Morrums of the same size.  Each Black Max cost me just $3.33 more than my cheapest reel ($100 for all 3).  Yet the one Black Max I have used will throw a small unweighted fluke straight into a pretty strong wind without backlashing if you don't try for the moon.  (Or have a better thumb than I do.)

After reading this thread I thought I needed another finesse type reel so I had my finger on the trigger dor the Revo LT Japan model for $180. Pretty good reviews and I should find out what Revos are like.

But-----I couldn't do it. Japan Anglers had the Scorpion for $149.12! Darn! Could not pass that up. I already have a tuned old model 1000 that is a fantastic caster. So I wanted this one before they become hard to find.

And, I have to try to keep up with my friend New2BC4bass, with fishing reels!LOL!

The $150 Scorpion XT1000 is just too good to pass up.

yes ^^^ double abec 7 levelwind, double abec 9 spool bearings, double cog gear bearing with upgraded ported cog, and two bearing handle. lol and I just replaced the black handle bushing with a bearing!