RE: AMS.. reel waste of money?
I've used the drum, spincast and AMS, and each has its place. The drum is cheap and simple; no moving parts and you do all the work. Spincasts are pretty nice, the fastest of all to shoot with and the sound of a screaming drag is always a thrill. Just GOTTA remember to keep pushing that $^%# button. Bump the handle and it can cost you an arrow. Nothing shoots as nice as an AMS, andit's plenty fast for most fishing. Pulling the fish in by hand is more exciting than reeling, but the AMS will reel them in, too. If you find your line getting snagged in the grass, just reel it in tight and hold the trigger while you walk. I like my AMS.