The Orvis click and pawl reel is very light and balances well on the newer generation of very light rods. It looks and feels like an inexpensive reel, but it functions well in smaller sizes where a strong, adjustable drag is not really essential. I have not had any problems with my 4 weight reel, although it does not really get used too often and certainly is not ever stressed very heavily.

My opinion is that this is a very good reel in the lighter weights, provided that you don't view a reel as a status symbol.