Mitch- I have 4 set up the same way and love them. The reels are great. They worked great fishing outside the hut at Mille Lacs last weekend when it was below 0. Just don’t skimp on what type of line you put on the spools. I spooled one of mine with 2lb Fireline Crystal and the others with different weights of Vanish Florocarbons. (2-6 lbs)