This model is very poorly designed to say the least.
-Adjusting the brakes is a tedious process ( also on the reel side , more of a pain)
-The gears like to jump out of alignment
-The thumb bar mechanism will detach itself at random, requiring you to take off the reel side cover
-Could be a lot smoother and nicer to reel
-Thumb bar is only attached from one side, would not trust at all , will pop loose frequently
-The levelwind eyelet rubs when you pull out line quite badly , also does not have a disengaging
levelwind
The Good
-Frame is a nicely made , good quality
-Handle is very nice to hold
-Nice weight and size