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It gets you into the sport without breaking the bank

Pros: Magnificent caster Ridiculously high quality and performance for the price point Slick design and stable construction for the price Cannot emphasize the bang for buck on this reel Cons: Some plastic pieces Drag dial is a bit flimsy when set to lower tensions Does make a bit of noise when reeling, settled with oil Addendum: I have read multiple complaints that this reel does get a bit sticky and less smooth as time goes on

For Cape Cod anglers looking for one rod that can handle bonito, false albacore, striped bass, and even school bluefin tuna, it's difficult to find a better option

Note the aluminum main gear and shaft, and the bright flipping switch