Pros:
Durable finish, Large arbor, Large reel knob, Light Weight
Cons:
Frame wobbles from spool, Tolerances horrible
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good reel for the pros mentioned about, but I'm surprised the tolerances on the reel isn't better. There's a gap between the spool and frame that can catch thin fly lines, backing or running lines. The spool also wobbles slightly from the frame making this gap bigger. This needs to be addressed by the company and I wouldn't use this reel for fish that will peel off lots of line and backing in a flash if you've got lots of line at your feet or in a bucket as it's likely to tangle
