The 5000 GTE is what i would term reel wise as an allrounder. I currently own four, and find they are a good compromise for a lot of tasks.
The clutch is quite good...i have sent one back to have the clutch looked at..was very stiff, all okay now. Regarding the sticker on the reel spool..i always peel those off anyway.
Line lay is very good...but load the reel up under very slight tension only...load it up nder heavy tension and it will adversely affect the line lay.
I find the baitrunner iinvaluable in the number of situations..wouldnt be without it nowadays, even though when i am sitting on my rods i set the reel to backwind and only set the baitrunner if i am sitting slightly away from my rods