''I use Browning reels every day. They handle mono and braid equally well, and I never have to worry about a performance glitch. I know they’llget the job done right!''Marty Stone4-Time Bassmaster Classic® QualifierOne of the best values available on a top-quality Browning baitcaster, made tough and ready to tackle whatever may come on your next sporting junket. The Medallion GT brings you the convenience of Browning's exclusiveRadial Cast Control, the hybrid dual-braking system that, when set properly, combines the best features of both centrifugal and magnetic braking to deliver cast-on-a-dime accuracy in all conditions. If you're into covering water,you'll like both the standard 6.4:1 and the Super High Speed 7.1:1 retrieve versions; superior cast control and quick retrieves add up to morefish seeing your bait by day's end! 1-piece aluminum frame; machined-aluminumspool for casting efficiency; smooth 6-bearing system with double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings, and PowerLock™ instant anti-reverse.The Magnum Drag system, with its 6-disc stack of carbon-Teflon® and stainless steel discs has enough oomph to tame virtually anything. Aluminum handle with soft rubber knob.