I've been using them for a couple of years now,the 725 model,because I hated the wobble of the lever drag reels.These reels have one way drags and are not knuckle busters as they have the handles coupled to the drag system (they don't turn when fish runs).I've caught lots of halibut with these attached to the old Peetz one piece roller rods that I converted to ceramic eyes.I use 80 lb. power pro line and there's no need to guide line onto spool as it's a relatively narrow spool that holds plenty of line.They were around $200 shipped from Australia,I'll never go back to a top mounted reel for halibut.