I purchased this item approximately one year ago and used it for Japanese sea bass and small blue-backed fish. I am selling it because I want to buy an SW reel and would like to put this towards the purchase. There is no grinding or scratching feeling. There are no scratches on the spool edge. There are minor scratches from use, but they are not very noticeable and are not a concern. I have taken good care of it, so I would like to sell it to someone who will also take good care of it. After use, I always washed it carefully with water, wiped it, and dried it. Although not shown in the images, all accessories are included. The PE line is X8, 1.2, and is spooled on the reel. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. Fishing type: Lure Fish species: Sea bass