Sorry Ian, I fish with finesse, that to me is one of the pleasures of fishing,I know when and where to use them, when needed I use the big, ugly, and clumsy reels.
I dont know how old you are Ian, but I would bet I have a pair of Mitchel's as old as you, or as near as damit, my last three 30lb carp came on them too, plus one and three quarter Harrisons, and eight pound line,thats style, much better than the modern winch, and brush handles.
My tackle fits into my Ford Anglia no problem its brilliant, no tax.
My lines are always tight/forum/smilies/nerd_smiley.gif