Goose here is what I experienced with the "A" version of the Corsair. The drag wouldn't function correctly. The level wind kept slipping out of the guide slot and when I tried to tighten the retaining set screw(plastic) it stripped out. I opened up the side to see if I cold tighten up the guideslot and was amazed at the amount of plastic they used to construct this reel. For $5 more the Ambassadeur 6501 is a better choice for me. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.