I've been using this reel for about 10 years since I started surf fishing, but I'm selling it now because I haven't had a chance to use it since I put it aside as a spare. It has some scratches from years of use, and the bail seems to lean slightly backward. When the lever brake is off (not reversed), the reeling feels heavy, but it becomes lighter when it's on. Personally, I don't feel any discomfort like grinding or scratching other than the heavy reeling when the lever brake is off, but I've never used a high-end reel like a Stella, so it might just be my low standards. I forgot the name, but I remember having the gears updated to the latest ones at the time when I had it overhauled around 2013-14. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the reeling feel or minor scratches. I hope someone who is using it as a spare or is new to surf fishing can use it. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comments. The photos show a 2500 size spool with line on it, but I will remove the line and send it with only the backing.