With the increase in popularity of braided main lines,Penn were quick to realise that most fixed spool reelswould not cope with the immense pressures exerted onthe shaft and drag systems by non-stretch braids. Tocombat this, the Penn engineers incorporated a heavyduty support shaft for the spool, this also beingtriple supported throughout the frame, ensuring thatspool alignment and balance would not be compromisedunder extreme loads.