got 3 of these for christmas and i think they are going to be great for vertical giging. they have got an actual drag instead of just a tension screw. u can also simply strip line off instead of having to flip a switch. the spool is designed so if u do have to reel it takes up line faster than the others i have used. all the internal components are stainless and the body is a carbon alloy. it may fall apart after a month but at this point i'd have to give it an A+. we'll see.