Jacob:

Just an add-on to your comments. The Trions, while great reels (both spinning and baitcasting), the Trion baitcaster has been having some issues.

MOST of them are fine, but I am now on my second one (replacing the first), and it had to be thoroughly cleaned inside before decent operation was possible. Pflueger seems to grease these reels very heavily from the factory, and in cold temps it tends to inhibit smooth operation. (Just my hypothesis). Once well cleaned of that gunk inside and re-lubed it has been excellent.

For what they cost, it isn't a bad reel...but my next one will be a Curado. A person shouldn't have to buy a reel (off the shelf at the store), take it home and spend 2 hrs. cleaning and re-assembling all the gears and miniscule internal parts to make it work right.

IMO, spend the extra $50.00 and get the Curado BSF.

Mike