Quote Originally Posted by bluegill View Post
I found some Ross Rhythm reels on clearance a few years back...great reels with solid drags. There are other discontinued Ross reels on clearance if you search the web. Buy Ross...made in Colo, USA.
Those clearance models have huge issues with the drag systems. The mechanism to change from LH to RH wind is a simple dial/lever inside the frame. Under pressure the drag components will stick very slightly. When you start to reel in the sticky drag surfaces may stay together just long enough to disengage the drag completely. Suddenly you have a large fish and absolutely no drag.

Ross should not be selling those reels at any price...