Rich i got one a few months ago but i have not used it yet. I got the 401 cause its left hand. I like the thumb bar better then the abu's but it is plastic. The first reel cabela's shipped had a broken thumb bar.
I am going to use 65lb braid on it to cast lures 2oz and less for muskie. I am not planning on trolling with it.
I put some line on it just to test the reel. The drag dosn't have very fine adjustments but it is ok for muskie.
It is smooth when you turn the handle. The drag is very smooth also.
If you don't need a left hand reel there are lots of other options. But for left hand this is the one.