The 50 for me just feels really nice in my hand

I agree. I have smallish hands and the 50 is just more comfortable. I will be looking to replace most of my current reels with 50's during the year.

I use 6# fluoro, or 4# Yo-Zuri on mine, and it will launch a weightless worm a mile. (Of Course, paired with the right rod).

I currently have mine paired up with a Powell Max 6'8" M/XF and this is my crown jewel for finessing em' out, and it's got a lot of use this winter. I highly recommend both, especially paired together. It's a match made in heaven, even the colors match. The green trim on the Powell compliments the 50 very nicely and vice versa.