The Shimano Beastmaster Spinning Reel is a fantastic entry-level reel for beginners, with a price that wont break the budget. It uses all the advanced tech you might expect from the higher-end Shimano reels, like Super Slow 5 oscillation for smooth casting and HAGANE gear from seamless power. The AR-C spool ring shape suppresses line trouble, and delivers long casting performance. The body and drive-related parts are made with Shimanos Silent Drive design to reduce gaps, rattles and shaking for smooth, silent rotation. The Parallel Body design has the spool located parallel to the blank - which means less line slapping on the blank and better performance. The Beastmaster boasts a maximum drag of 20kg, and its a fantastic fit for surf fishing. An excellent introductory reel that still packs a punch.