Arrived in a timely fashion. Casts somewhat smoothly, but it does make some extra noises when retrieving.  This one is a replacement for the Zebco Z02PRO which I lost overboard when the pins did not release the line properly during a cast.  I thought the Zebco was a bit smoother, but it did have that one fatal flaw.

UPDATE: June2017. My review has changed with this 1st time out fishing this year. The line spool (which moves up and down along the main shaft) has begun to have a pronounced tilt on the shaft as it moves. This results in a rub against the bottom surface of the pickup rotor assembly with each crank rotation, and in a bit of resistance in the turning of the crank each turn.  Lubrication of parts is sufficient, but it appears that the fit of the Spool is just sloppy on the main shaft.  I believe that the "extra noises" which I had mentioned in my 1st review last Autumn were directly related to this problem.

Based on that problem, I would not recommend this reel.
Arrived in a timely fashion. Casts somewhat smoothly, but it does make some extra noises when retrieving. This one is a replacement for the Zebco Z02PRO which I lost overboard when the pins did not release the line properly during a cast. I thought the Zebco was a bit smoother, but it did have that one fatal flaw. UPDATE: June2017. My review has changed with this 1st time out fishing this year. The line spool (which moves up and down along the main shaft) has begun to have a pronounced tilt on the shaft as it moves. This results in a rub against the bottom surface of the pickup rotor assembly with each crank rotation, and in a bit of resistance in the turning of the crank each turn. Lubrication of parts is sufficient, but it appears that the fit of the Spool is just sloppy on the main shaft. I believe that the "extra noises" which I had mentioned in my 1st review last Autumn were directly related to this problem. Based on that problem, I would not recommend this reel.