@rise Lately I have been fishing a lot of "bottom dragging" baits such swivel head jigs with craw trailers and Carolina Rigs, trying to cover a lot of ground while fishing tournaments. My rods are longer in the 7.5 foot range allowing me to bomb these baits while using weights that are 3/4 oz and heavier. I am using the J Dream reels with the dimpled Zillion HLC spool for this work. This spool is crazy and launches these baits effortlessly. Once I hook a fish, these reels are tough power house machines with the 7.9 ratios. So right now the J Dreams are on the starting line up for me. Hey , I still love the others as well.....don't get me wrong.