Thanks guys. My Express 1, also has the 6.3:1 gear ratio. And it's profile is larger than, the low profile reels I am used to. But, not by much. Yep, I'm planning to use it for steel and ho's. Got it for $30, and it's only lightly used (if at all). I even have the box, and all of the original paperwork.
Tomorrow I'm going to look at two more reels:
Abu Pro Express for $15
Abu 5501c3 for $30
Then, I should have what I need. I wanted two, or three, such reels. I also want to try them, for trolling too (for larger trout, chinokanee, etc).