A ceramic line guide and narrow spool reduce line friction to make this reel an excellent choice for effortless pitching presentations. Another innovation is the Perma-lock Drag System, factory set at 22 lbs. – more than any other conventional reel on the market. The result is powerful, unyielding hooksets and reliable retrieves. With a stainless steel handle that won't break or bend and the lightweight strength of an aluminum alloy frame, this reel is easy to fish with and hard to break. Count on it for pitching into cover where the lunkers lie in wait.