I've had this reel for years, but I don't use it much anymore so I figure I will get ride of it. Pictures make it look worse than it is in my opinion. It could use a good cleaning, I probably should have done that before listing it. Some scratches some corrosion but overall good shape in my opinion. The nut holding on the handle is not original, that would be replaced for a few dollars if you wanted. It comes with some braid. I think it's the whole spool, but it's been a long time so I have no idea if that is true or what pound test. If I had to guess I would say 50# hollow.