If you are looking for a large reel to pull in the sharks here it is. There is an adjustable screw on the side for the drag to ensure you do not apply too much drag and then bust your line. 80 lb line needs max 40 lbs drag. 20 lb line needs 10 lb drag. You guys out there trying to regear your reels to have a higher drag are wasting your money. Just use the correct amount of drag based on the line size and line size should equal the type of fish your catching. I caught a 900 lb Mako Shark on a 80 lb line with a steel leader.

Took the fathom 25N Star Drag out for a extended halfday trip. Loaded the reel with 65 lbs PP and a 66 yard (198 foot) 40 lbs mono top shot. The reel was smooth and quite; very light and easy to hold all day. I was surprized I was able to cast the reel further than my Shimano Trinidad 16A. The line peels off the reel smootly. I'm impressed and can't wait to take the reel Yellow-tail fishing in March. Great purchase.

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I have not used this reel just yet, But I am going to enjoy reeling in Fish with this reel on the Ocean on Charter boats and on my Own Boat. I buy mostly Penn reels and have Spinning and conventional ones I use a lot, I switch up using them depends on species of fish I am After though. Mostly I love Ocean Fishing when ever I can go to the ocean . My Slammer is one I use and sweet reel it is.