The finish of the reel was stunning and it immediately reminded me of a Shimano Calais in terms of both finish and weight
Since there's no way to have a fixed weight on the tip, you'll constantly be "out of balance"
As is usually the case, patina is inevitable, so hopefully, youre into that
I was not sure if you'd like to know about it, but thanks to the interest you showed when I asked last month, here it is
If your reel has an adjustable braking system, Id recommend adjusting it on the conservative side, which will reduce casting distance, but prevent backlashes
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly the level of credibility that's prevalent today in the fishing tackle trade