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Specifications Weight: 6.9 oz Material: Aluminum Bearings: 7 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing Gear Ratio: 7.1:1 Line Per Turn: 29.8 Max Drag: 11 lb Mono Capacity: 12lb 150 yd / 14lb 125 yd / 16lb 110 yd Braid Capacity: 30lb 140 yd / 40lb 110 yd / 50lb 80 yd Frame: Aluminum System: T-Wing System Cast Control: Magforce-Z Adjuster: Zero Adjuster Handle: Soft Touch Knobs Origin: China Specifications Weight, Material, Bearings, Gear Ratio, Line Per Turn, Max Drag, Mono Capacity, Braid Capacity, Frame, System, Specifications Weight: 6.9 oz Material: Aluminum Bearings: 7 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing Gear Ratio: 7.1:1 Line Per Turn: 29.8 Max Drag: 11 lb Mono Capacity: 12lb 150 yd / 14lb 125 yd / 16lb 110 yd Braid Capacity: 30lb 140 yd / 40lb 110 yd / 50lb 80 yd Frame: Aluminum System: T-Wing System Cast Control: Magforce-Z Adjuster: Zero Adjuster Handle: Soft Touch Knobs Origin: China Our customers love it Review this Product Be the first to write a review.

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