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I like the reel. I used to loose every other steelhead. My landing ratio has increased by 70% since I started using it.

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The reel spins nice.  The drag seems smooth, but I haven't used it on a fish yet. 

I'm new to a center pin.  I usually use a fly rod for steelhead, but I wanted to be able to fish some water more effectively so I thought I would give it a try.  My only complaint so far is that the spool is a little hard to palm with the handles mounted so close to the edge.  I especially noticed it while wearing gloves.  After a little experimenting I think I found a way to maintain resistance until I can engage the drag.

Oh, and while I would not call the color "red" it isn't pink either. 

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I recently purchased this reel to place on an 11' St. Croix Avid Center Pin rod.  I have used the reel on three fishing trips so far and have caught steelhead, brown trout, and even lake trout (fishing at the mouth of a river flowing into Lake Michigan).  This reel is absolutely wonderful.  Prior to using this reel, I lost more fish than I landed but since I started using this reel, I have landed virtually every fish I have hooked.  The drag is smooth and has added an excellent capability to already effective method of catching fish.  I have often opted to use a fly rod or spinning rod instead of my center pin in the past but now that I have a reel with a drag and it has proven itself to me, I will fish my center pin almost exclusively thoughout the winter.  Great reel; I don't regret this purchase at all.

SIDE NOTE:  The images of this reel lead you to believe that the spool is more of a pink color.  However, after opening the box, I can tell you that the spool is red, not pink.  I had a hard time deciding whether or not to purchase this reel because I was worried the spool was pink... not really with a guy wants to be on the river with... But the spool is red, not pink.

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Awesome reel. Super smooth, cast awesome, perfectly  balanced and its a sexy looking reel. I combod the reel with sheffields 13'4" rod. Great setup. My fish catching rate just quadrupled to say the least since i started pinning. And having the drag ensures that catch rate. float drops, hookset, fish runs and one click for the drag and i dont have to worry about using my finger to slow my reel down anymore and worry about line getting twisted up on the run. Its awesome having a drag. I know to some it may not be as personal but personally, I like landing fish along with fighting them. Haha Greatest buy Ive ever made

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