Penn International Baitcasting Reels The new 975 has the power and line capacity to beat the baddest dish from the backcountry to the blue water. The versatile 15-lb. to 20-lb. class is tough enough to handle heavy duty inshore to medium offshore fishing for school tuna, yellowtail, dolphin and more. Every Penn International baitcasting reel features a lightweight, one piece forged machined aluminum frame. The spool is machined from solid bar stock aluminum. Both smooth, contoured side plates are forged, machined aluminum. The frame, spool and side plates are finished with Penn's trademark gleaming gold anodized finish, for the durability, corrosion resistance and good looks saltwater anglers demand. Inside every Penn Internationl baitcasting reel you'll find a machined, stainless steel main gear and pinion gear, delivering unparalleled strength and a fast gear ratio A special one way roller bearing provides "infinite anti-reverse" for rock solid hook sets and silky smooth performance. No handle slop or "kick back" whatsoever. Two aircraft quality sealed stainless steel ball bearings, plus a third one way rolled bearing give the Penn International baitcasting reels unequalled smoothness