GZ, Just picked up a used, but in excellent condition "Black Magum 201" it has the direct drive switch and a flipping switch. Looks very similar to the 251 only think it is made from graphite composite. Appears to be a sturdy reel. Any experience with this reel.
There is a big gap in my reel knowledge as I quite Steelhead fishing for 14 years due to a move to So Cal. The last 4 years I have been taking my vacations in the NW during December. Fishing techniques have really changed.


Regards IB