Haven't used the product yet, but will be surf fishing on North Padre Island during March and April. Certainly seems reliable for catching big reds and shark with 60 lb braided line.

Great reel for the money, and its a Penn. i have landed some great fish from the surf with this reel. This is a work truck get it done kind of reel, if you are looking for a lariate with all the bells and whistles you wont be happy with this reel. You have to work it, no level wind, star drag, you have to think. Would buy another!

It's great for bluefish and stripers- a bit heavy but an excellent reel

Very happy with this reel! It's everything I expected it to be - lightweight, level wind works great, and the 5:1 gear ratio makes reeling up in deep water faster/easier. Haven't had it long enough to comment on durability, but I expect with basic cleaning, oil, lube (a must for saltwater) it'll hold up just as well as my Warfare 20LW has.