Well, I need to work on the button that controls the spool to see if it can be adjusted a little tighter. All in all though, I liked the reel and it wasn't near as difficult as I was expecting controlling the spool when dropping baits and moving the line with my finger when I would reel it in. Yes, I was conscious of all this as it was my first time with the reel but I really kind of liked it and look forward to getting used to it to where I don't have to be as conscious of everything............just fish. I'm seriously considering getting another one! I kind of like the red! I may go that route this time.