Features:

6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates

Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing

Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing

Makaira reels all feature Two-speed gearing systems

Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing

Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool

CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process

Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines

Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease

Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings

4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings

MA-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings

Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system

Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting

Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models

Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system

Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts

Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle

Open top frame design on MK-10II, 15II, 20II, 50II

Lug and plug system on all open top reel models

Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics

Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp

Machined etched Marlin logo on left side plate

Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel

Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion buildup