i have a abu 5500 c-3 on a 8 1/2 ft. med./hvy. rod.
it doesn't cast ligther drift gear as far as i like. my question is: have you compared this reel with others, or is it just me?
p.s. i was at rieter yesterday morning, saw 1 metalhead caught(8-10 pds.???) also another guy had one on but it got off.