Hi All there`s a guy over in the UK spouting off about the new release reel this New reel is made in the states from what he says it is far better than a Avet by having anti reverse bearing and ceramic bearings fitted from new ill try and post a picture of the reel later any info welcome tight lines Alain PS the guy as just told me there is more info on the reel hear (www.fishthedream.co.uk) sure does look like a accurate to me
It is made in the USA,ref att link,so spares should be available. Pity the handle knob is not shown. A copy maybe but at least it's not Chinese. ;)
http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/made-in-virginia-awards-2012-release-reels/
check this out; http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=5237.0
and here is a link to their site showing the handle; http://releasereels.com/conventional/sg.html