ABU's are good reels for the money,I have around 10-12 of them.ABU's and the thumb bar = junk in my book,I've had problems with them.I solved the problem by buying a calcutta and curado for my bait casting need's.I leave the 5501's and 6501's
for pullin plugs/diver's and other rod holder tech's.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE