Yup, the new XR 500 caught my eye. Price went up quite a bit from the last gen. I have a '21 on a PureLure (ali express) telescopic UL that I started taking on hikes. The combo is surprisingly nice, and casts 1.5-2g way better than I would have expected. Just has a bit too much backbone/extra-fast action.

The reel has been great, ideal size for backpacking and small streams