I posted into your Wanted Q, but didn't say anything about the reel. I do like mine-gold frame with black spool is kinda cool. It's reasonably light, balancing well on a 5wt, and does appear to be pretty indestructible. It's a very simple design, w/o a drag per se. It's center nut simply tightens- I think it's an old Loop design. If I have a criticism, it's that the "drag" is really touchy, and a bump or two will send it into freespool.