[blaiz]

I love my reel, and unless I was to do some blue water with a needed float and release system, I will never take it off my gun. I dont notice any difference with tracking. If you are only shooting smaller fish you can tighten the drag all the way so no line can be taken off. If you do see something larger you have the option of loosening the drag giving the fish a little more "play." I have landed a few fish with really bad shots only because I had my reel. Also, If I am diving in deep water and I shoot something fairly large the reel enables me to get to the surface quicker by letting the fish run.

Disadvantages... though I cant think of many the one that does come to mind is tangled lines. IF a fish does take out alot of line the chances of your line getting tangled around other lines, rocks, coral, kelp, is very high. The reload time is also greatly increased.

but i will take a landed fish anyday