Here is one that did make it as a product for a while, there are a good few of these about
I still really love the simplicity of the Vossler reel Mike. Might still have to have one! Or the new Battenkill II maybe...
I do love a click drag reel
I bought into the "must have a big drag" thing way back in the mists of time and after many different sorts of brake / reel I ended up with my lovely Teton. I can say now that I have never had to use the brake in anger on a Brown trout yet and the palm of my hand was always more than enough for a big trout.
I always thought that Mike was brave selling a reel with no "features" but always seemed to lead the way with what the fisherman actually needed, not what the adverts say they needed. I mean bamboo and reels with no brakes FFS
Here's to the next projects Mike