Okuma Contoura CR-453CS

[AashiqH]

hi, is there anyone using this reel?

[Bryan Young]

Okuma Contoura Conventional Reels
The All New Contoura Series of conventional fishing reels a magnetic cast control, oversized stainless steel gears, machined and anodized aluminum spool and Okuma's multi-disk carbonite drag system make this a serious reel for serious fisherman. Add to those impressive features a corrosion resistant graphite frame, and a stainless steel ball bearing drive system, and it all adds up to a reel that can take all the abuse big fish can hand out, and that keeps coming back for more.

• 2 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
• 1 Quick-Set Anti-Reverse Roller Bearing
• Lightweight Corrosion Resistant Graphite Frame
• Machined Aluminum, Anodized Spool
• Magnetic Control: Cast Control System
• Stainless steel reinforcing side plate rings
• Multi-Disk Carbonite Drag System
• Ratcheting drag star for precise drag setting
• Dual anti reverse system (mechanical & roller bearing)
• Speed Lock Pinion Gear System
• XL Gearing – Oversized Stainless Gears
• Self lubricating gear system
• Open top frame on 203/303/453CS models
• Stainless steel Body Armor on 553 model
• Silent retrieve system for increased smoothness
• MSS: Mechanical Stabilizing System for increased durability
• Contoura star drag reels are backed by a 1-year warranty

Considering the specs, looks like a decent graphite framed reel.

[Jimmer]

I think MSS means plastic hold plate, I don't think it increases durability.