Great reels - They are admitedly, rather old school in design, but they are bulletproof, have a GREAT drag, and with proper care will outlast the angler! The only complaint I have with the older models is the diminutive tri-lobal drag control knob. It is easily and inexpensively replaced with the new superior designed delrin knob. I fish the old single actions in the salt - same drag, and it whips the stripers good! Tight lines, Alec