Haven't fished them myself, but I have a buddy that has used them in Mexico for some lighter offshore fishing and he was pretty impressed. Be a tough reel to cast with, but would be a good backtrolling reel for heavy line situations from what I see.

I run an similar reel for second-run Kasilof king fishing with 40 lb. main ... it's the Ambassadeur Big Game 7000 CL.

It's stats:

Line Capacity: 270 yds/ 20 lbs.

Gear Ratio: 5.3-1

Bearings:3BB

Weight:20.8 oz

'Bout a $100 less, and I've had great luck with mine!
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