The discovery of new engineering materials coupled with better designs now offers the angler better performance than ever before. Tackle is much lighter in weight and more comfortable to use.
Reels are more compact in size to adapt to the thinner diameter lines in use today.
Better materials yield longer life, smoother feel, and greater resistance to corrosion. Improvements in fishing techniques have produced more specialized tackle than ever before. Buy the absolute best tackle you can for the fish you're after and make sure it's designed for the job. First, understand that quality is as important as quantity. Many low end reels from other manufacturers include multiple ball bearings of such low quality that performance is degraded.