About the issue on the front side of the reel frame: In my opinion, this may be user related error. What I picture from the photos is the user solving a bird nest by taking a lot of line out of the reel. To reel the line tight, the user grabs the rod in front of the reel and hold the line between t...

thanks for the review, ive been wanting more (english) reviews on this reel for a while now. i always thought this reel was more suited to finesse and i think youve confirmed it. dc not assisting casting instead better line control kinda confirms this (as with the pitching better). one you highlight...