no need for trick drags on a tiny reel, you're not gonna get a sailfish on any Curado- they cast great out of the box, a little Speed X goes a long way, don't ever waste you're hard earned cash on noisy ceramic bearings for light line freahwater applications- ABEC 3 will work fine, if you get 5's, that's icing on the cake but not important- 7's are a nightmare for an everyday reel