This is one of our best selling performance reels ever. I have a couple of them myself and can't say enough about the quality of the smooth (hey, I just made that up), the handsomeness, and the ruggedness of this reel. Hardy Ultralite CA DD reels are a full barstock 6061 aerospace grade aluminum construction and a stunning industrial design. Combined with an all new 360º color coded drag system resulting in Hardy's finest freshwater large arbor reel yet.