The only drawback I think a person could find is it is heavier than some reels but personally I think a little heavier reel isn't bad most of the time cause personally it helps with the balance point on most rods and a person wouldn't notice a couple ounces more weight
Because of braids thin diameter and high strength, it slices right through leafy and green vegetation
You will notice it is much harder to pinch the barb down compared to normal steel hooks with normal pillars
In summary, the combination of High-Efficiency Gearing and cold-forged construction justifies their reputation as go-to reels for targeting large species from boats
And if you want to make sure you always know when you have a fish on the line, purchase a reel equipped with a loud counter/clicker that you can hear over the engine of your boat
Fiberglass rods have great strength and will tolerate much abuse, but they are heavy for their size, commonly weighing about two to three times that of a comparable graphite rod