Besides it doesn't come in a "true" right handed reel (you know the crank on the same side as your spinning reel), like you said its big and costly. I'd rather use a Abu 7000 and save some dollars. I can't believe this reel is more bullet proof than a 7000. So just how often does one burn double 10s? Seems like a steep price to pay for a reel that does one thing reel well. Opps, i should have typed real well and not reel well.