Great reel for the beginner-intermediate fisher. A real bang-for-your-buck type of buy. Started out fly fishing with an old 1980's reel as a hand-me-down from my uncle. A new reel was exactly what I needed to up my game. I bought the 4/5 reel in black and it is excellent for fighting trout throughout the Rocky Mountains. Lightweight design is great for making tight casts in little mountain creeks.
Jack at Trouts helped guide me into purchasing this reel and couldn't be more appreciative with his knowledge when I came into the shop looking for a new "arrow" for my fly fishing quiver.