Another very important fact about these lines, is that from the way they are produced, they are given all the qualities of a hacksaw when it comes in contact with rod and reel components, as well as body parts. Unless your rod has titanium or another similar material lining its guides, I would not recommend you use it without changing the guides or putting inserts in each guide. This because in more than one instance, I have had it and have seen it make serious indentations and abrasions in rod guides. This also applies to line rollers on spinning and levelwinds on baitcast reels, as such they will be harmed from its ultra coarse texture as well. Now, in fear of sounding like a salesman for JWA, I do prefer to use the reels that is advertised as for use with this type of line.
Rods can vary as long as they have sufficient guides to resist abrasion.
However, I don't believe there are any reels, besides those that are produced by JWA, that can properly lay the line on the spool. Unfortunately, there really is no way around this one. A final tip on ways we can prepare our equipment for this type of line, is to take a cotton swab, and place a coating of Turtle Wax on all the rod guides. Because like boats, and surfboards, wax protects the surface, and reduces the friction of line on metal. As far as this line being practical, I will say that it does have its applications.