It retains up to 90% of tippet strength, superior to the Davy
So, if you want a good reel for multi-use, for several different techniques, this kind of reel would definitely not be the one
The fish was far too large for the rod but since I had a good reel with a quality drag and 15 lb braid to fluorocarbon leader I was able to land it by pointing the tip of the rod at the hole and fighting the fish on the reel, rather than the rod
The reel is heavy but feels bulletproof
Once you have the backing tied on, I use a Uni to Uni knot to attach the mainline
The thing made a big stir in the town, too, and a good many come out flatfooted and said it was scandalous to separate the mother and the children that way