Alan Hawk about Blue Marlin BMC/J reels:

http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/bmcj.html

Important note: following the review Blue Marlin made 3 important updates after Alan Hawk test:

• Drag has been upgraded
• Right side of the drive gear shaft was reinforced by enlarging the support bushing
• Bail wire of the 60 no more hits the knob.
• Also the pinion was changed to marine bronze.