I have used a Penn 330 for 3 years out there, no problems, just can't have the drag spot torqued down. I also use the tuna stick, all roller, and a gimbal belt. I've never had the line slip between the roller and frame, not yet anyway. I do like the reduced effort reel up with the rollers though, it was noticable. I also use the power handle on the reel. You have to set the drag ~20 pounds (it is a 30# class max) and you should be OK. With 80# Tuffline, when I have to lever one off the bottom I thumb the spool. 3.6-1 gears mean you can crank it back up relatively quick.