Ardent Reels, Totally made in the USA. Has came out with a new flipping/pitching reel made just for braid. It will be available after Jan 09. Bass Pro should have them. They have a 6.3 ratio and the drag is preset at 28 lbs. They just signed Denny Bauer to promote the new reel. Check it out: http://www.ardentoutdoors.com/produc....asp?prodId=52