With a hydrothermal drag and pre-lubricated drag washer impervious to salt water, Tiagra reels remain in perfect control of the biggest, fastest game fish on the planet. The single piece aircraft aluminum frame is machine cut so it wont distort under pressure of a big fish, the heavy duty stainless steel two speed gears are continuously meshed, and at 89 dB, the ratchet is loud enough to wake the sleepiest crew.