I didn't realise there were so many free-spoolers out there. I use low mount. It's only becomes uncomfortable when fighting a large stingray—something I try to avoid. I have one SL30SH and two relatively old SL20SH. I prefer the 20 model for beach casting. The 30 shown below is loaded with 15 kg line for fishing the rubble at Te Awanga (HB). Makes a nice racket when a moki takes the bait—doesn't happen often enough though.