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Thanks, Jackster. Ported was the word I couldn't think of. Non-ported frame sounds right. Whatever you call it, open frame, cage frame, ported frame. I call it a malfunction nightmare. I'd love to...

Maybe we are talking apples and oranges here. The reels that have been mentioned are not what I call a "closed" frame. Those reels are still all open frames. I do not mean a cage. To say they are...

Yes that's something else, I've had line pinch between the spool and the open frame also particularly with smaller line or leaders hanging up the spool. Never had that happen on a closed frame model....

Well, I do like rim control. The only problem I have is with the open frames. I have not seen any modern reels with closed frames yet. I have looked at some of the Medalists but have not seen a...

Okay, got to let off some steam. This was a long time building up so I've got to get rid of it somewhere http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif. You guys know me and I don't usually get...