Catalas have been rocking out of the shop lately, mostly 400's but several 300's also. I upgrade the bearings and add a live bait handle for the 400 and 401 and sell it as the Special Edition Catala for $139 and people love them. I have a 300 that I have used for calico fishing and just recently put it on my big bait rod and you're right, Swimbait, it throws the trout great! I have extra bearings at the shop that will upgrade the 300's.