I'm not sure about this model but I personally have stopped using Abu Garcia Reels. The past three I have bought from Abu Garcia have not withstood even a couple months of musky fishing. The main problem being engaging after casting the lure. Sometimes I make 3-4 full cranks before they engage and it's happend on 3 different reels. I actually got rid of my last three abu garcia and put on there old models without a thumb bar which have lasted for years. I'm not very knowledgable with reels, I have no idea what internally wears on them so quickly but unless I hear some amazing reviews for a new Abu Garcia Reel, I'll never purchase one again, at least for musky fishing.