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They are great reels, but don't fair well in the kayak environment where a reel is subjected to saltwater baths.
The spool bearings are open and saltwater will enter too easily. Also, the drag washer will collect salt crystals and swell - causing your drag setting to vary. The anti reverse dog sometimes gets caked up with salt crystals causing it to stop working (until you clean it out)
These only happen when its exposed to surf launches and landing - and salt water baths, as in general kayak use.
They work good on boats though.
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