osprey bags designed by graeme ellisdon Black Bag – Elite HNW Osprey bag, designed by Graeme

Ultra-smooth when you turn the handle (obviously) , very light as we have already talked about, perfect line lay, not a single hint of a wind knot or any other braid issues when casting any lures into any winds I have faced (note from the photos how I have been fishing it filled right up with my favourite Sufix 131 braid), the handle design is perfection for me, the drag seems fine but you know I am not overly concerned with drags and UK bass fishing, I dont personally notice any casting distance increases via the long stroke spool but it all works just fine, indeed the only gripe I have about this reel is how relatively short and fat the reel stem feels with the way I hold a lure rod

While some people want a larger pack, the 40L is plenty if youre a light packer

What we dont: Somewhat lacking in internal organization

3 separate times the line snapped on hook sets