The Banax Kaigen 1000 electric reel is the perfect reel for deep drop fishing. It has the strength and capacity to get you to almost any fish in the sea. Banax is a South Korean manufacturer, they were started with Daiwa in 1973. In 1992, Banax separated ties with Daiwa. Banax has continued down the path of making the highest quality product, bucking their competitors efforts to maximize profits. Run the reels head to head, disassemble and compare the components. Banax will outshine the competition hands down. This is a very robust reel, built to withstand the rigors of offshore fishing. Good luck, and tight lines!