Daiwa made some really good quality aluminum bodied reels around the same time period
In practice at the Clearwater's price point, the die-cast process produces a durable, functional reel that performs well the drag quality and sealed system are the same whether the frame is cast or machined
My thoughts on the Hazard 4 Brand : Hazard 4 is a younger company whose roots lie outside of the areas I would normally consider for tactical backpacks (e.g., military, law enforcement, hunting, fire, rescue, etc.) but their designs show promise as do the materials used
A slow action rod bends further down in the rod
Shimano Calcutta Conquest 100-200 Baitcasting Reels are the first bass reels to incorporate Shimano's Infinity Drive, which optimizes the winding torque resulting in a smooth and light rotation when hooked into something big
The magnetic cast control was dragging on retrieval