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They are about the same as the other inlines in their price range.If you clean them up and add a thin washer under the drag wheel and a small o-ring between the handle and the drag they work ok. I only fish for panfish so I don't have the drag set very tight.
I have this real and I don't find it any better than the eagle claw that I've had for a few years. My problem with the eagle claw is that the line will fall off the side of the spool at times.
When it comes to inline reels, isn't the problem of line falling off pretty much the "nature of the beast" ? Is the drag on your Eagle Claw smooth?
Interesting! I primarily fish for panfish as well. Have you found one particular reel that you like more than the others?
There is a drop rate adjustment knob on the side of the reel, same side as the handle. As you change jig weight you will have to adjust the drop rate to ensure you don't free wheel after the jig hits bottom. I love these reels!