The Lamson Konic is our pick for the best economical reel on the market. This reel incorporates the same fully sealed drag and stainless steel roller clutches as their high end reels. Lamson cut down the cost of this reel by casting it rather than machining it. However, this is no normal cast reel. Lamson Pressure Casts each one with molten ALDC12 aluminum aloy, injected at 1,080 kgs of pressure, making it stronger and more consistant than standard gravity casts. The drag parts are still machined - giving you the best of both worlds - a great reel at a great price.