thornback im sure the conoflex is capable of massive distances but in its standard form would not rate the abu 6600.Firstly it has a levelwind system that although still capable of a decent distance won,t let you get a good grip on the spool also the thumb bar spool release sticks out causing you to not be able to grip the spool as well ,personally i would pick a 6500 ct mag or a 7ht both easy to cast and grip the spool on.