abu centre drag

[Old Nell]

Hi
can anybody offer any recommendations / criticisms of the above reel. Not quite vintage , but quirky retro styling.Poor man's suveran, but many identical parts. Really would appreciate any input on this.
regards Mark

[RightCharlie]

Hi Mark,
Bought one of the first Suverans and was very impressed with the build quality, much better than anything else on the market of similar ilk. Could not get on with the drag though, the adjustment wheel just didn't feel in the right place, might be a personal thing having used front drag reels for years.
I did sell the reel on for less than I paid for it, a mistake looking at current prices!!