This reel is build for look a like Saltiga. The internal is not.Their internal is about par which build for fresh water heavy duty.http://www.siamfishing.com/content/view.php?nid=69475&cat=inside This reel introdue to Thailand market for use in fishing "Giant MaeKong Cat Fish", which in general 20-30 kg. of weight.Most user will have some modification/upgrade on drag washer (HT-100) for smoother drag on high pressure.The similar reel but use another name, there are some report on weak drag knob if apply too much pressure.http://www.siamfishing.com/content/view.php?nid=85282&cat=insideF
