Orvis Click 'N Pawl Reel Battenkill III, Opinions Please

[whatfly]

I didn't say I wasn't concerned about the drag. I have a Mid-arbor. I'm looking for a classic style click and pawl drag. Most of the fish I will land will be between 7 to 15 inches and the reel will handle it I'm sure. I just wondered if I happen to catch a larger fish would it suffice.

P.S. What does YMMV mean? I'm not up on all of that stuff.

Your opening sentence implied you did not think the drag was unimportant (i.e. "reel is just a line holder"), and then your following asked about the drag, hence the question. And the question still stands, which is more important? Seems like it is pointless to worry about if all you want to stick with the antiquated technology for aesthetic reasons.

YMMV=your mileage may vary