I was looking at one but then decided on a saltist 30th so im no help but they seem like ok entry level reels

Ive handled one in the shop and my first thoughts were for jigging. Its alot narrower than the big brothers, with strong drag. Slightly heavier than some jig reels, but about the same as some others so no real big deal there. See which of the other shimano handles from bigger reels will fit it, because as Chris says, shimano always seem to put dicky little handles on most reels. A longer handle will be better for trolling and live baiting anyway, as it gives you alot more leverage on the fish. Oh, and if the sales assistant recommends you dont upgrade, try not to listen to them. They will try and say it will strip gears.

They have a twin dog (sort of) antireverse which always sits better with me than one way bearings, which is another tick in the box, for me anyway

Aside from the handle issue, it will be great. Get out there and jig some fish dont forget reports!

Cheers guys, my mind is a little more at ease with giving this a crack on the jigs this weekend out the back of the poor knights. Did a bit of research on sourcing a longer handle that fits, but the 2peed gear on the handle makes this a no go in suiting with other shimano parts. May have to get one engineered by someone who is onto it with stainless.
Hoping on some good reviews for ya there Benk, Kiaora ano.

Just wondering kningphin if the new style handle for a 50w Shimano would fit.