Pretty much my findings. I also believe the labeled "fast" action to be more of a "mod fast" action, making it a solid choice for anything, but especially moving baits. The handle is on the shorter side of what I prefer, but all in all a good budget rod.
The anti reverse bearing is all that is needed. . That said, you can bend the ears in, and grease the area it makes contact, and it should be OK. The pawl is a backup, if you leave it in.
Google "The life cycle of the pawl 2coolfishing". All the info you need on your problem.
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