Kemper, I was not looking for an argument but it sure looks like you were. With that kind of attitude I would not fish with you even if you did have top of the line gear. Cheaper reels like the ravens are great bang for your buck, but if you are that particular about your gear (as you say), then your money is better spent on a more expensive reel than trying to make a cheaper center pin something it is not.
Once again JMHO