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I was going through a shimano per year prior to reuniting with this old school classic

4 stainless steel ball bearings +1 roller bearing provides smooth operation One piece graphite frame Graphite sideplates Machined aluminum spool provides strength without adding excess weight Power Dick drag system gives smooth drag performance Duragear brass gear for extended gear life MagTrax brake system gives consitent brake pressure thoughout the cast Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design Recessed reel foot allows for a more ergonomic reel design Made in China Additional information Reviews There are no reviews yet

The first generation IVCB design had a bit of brake noise during the cast, which is inherent to this design

9 stainless steel ball bearings +1 roller bearing X2-Crftic alloy frame and sideplate EXD concept design Asymmetrical body design IVCB-6 braking system Power Stack Carbon Matrix Drag System 95mm bowed aluminum handle with oversized knobs Duragear Gen II gear system Rocket Gear Ratio California Proposition 65 Warning

But then I took the STX out of the box, and as you may have guessed by now

This round reel is ideal for use when fishing from the boat