my first experience with a multiplier was with the surf cheitain 60,, once i mastered it , the reel was fine, besides ,, you dont need to cast into the shipping lanes to be where the fish are, take your time and practice with it, take the level wind off as they are a pain. so if you aint got pots of money this reel is okbell88 said:does anyone know anything about the fladen surf chieftain 6o?, is it o.k for a beginner?