good choice in a reel. I do prefer Abu Garcia spinning reels, but the Pflueger Trion is a solid reel. I wouldn't worry about a gash or anything in it, my equipment gets beat up too. I mean, i take great care of it, but scratches and scuffs are inevitable. heck, the Pflueger President Wide Spool i bought in april already has enough scuff marks on it from getting bounced around the boat on those busy river weekends. thats the thing i really like about Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels; great finish on them that is pretty scuff resistant.

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