Just picked one up from BPS. Because of work, I won't be able to get out on the water until next week to use it, so I'll be out on the deck practicing my pitching into the flower bed.

Congrats!  You have a fine reel there. 8-)

I picked up an E5 2 weeks ago. Got out on the water once with less than perfect rod. Have since bought a better rod and it's sweet in the back yard. I have a burning need to get out on some water.

Great reel. I have 2 currently and am waiting for a deal to pick 1 more E7 and 3 E5.

mike

Very nice reel. I have two also. My favorite!

I also have 2, an E5 and an E7.  The E5 is great for deep divers and I use the E7 on my flipping stick.  I would like to get another E7 or 2.

One of the best reels on the market for the money. You made a fine choice. ;D

A very nice reel.  I have 3 of them 2E7s and 1 E7 converted to a 6.3:1 ratio.  Absolutely love these reels.

Later,

How does the E5 version do for larger, deeper diving crank baits? They have some great deals on ebay for these reels and Im just curious if they are stout enough.

How does the E5 version do for larger, deeper diving crank baits? They have some great deals on ebay for these reels and Im just curious if they are stout enough.

I regularly fish SK Series 5 and 6 and Fat Free Shads with my E5 with no problems at all, stands up well with DD22's as well.

How does the E5 version do for larger, deeper diving crank baits? They have some great deals on ebay for these reels and Im just curious if they are stout enough.

have fished the flat cb d20's and dd-22's with the e5, as well.

exceptional bang for the buck.