The Facts: The Duel 2 Speed reels features an unique gear change method where cranking the reel forward puts it in high gear, whereas cranking the reel in the other direction puts it into low gear. The exterior is in light allow, perfectly polished and gold anodized. The spool is hard black anodized (scratch/wear proof). The nitrited hardened steel gears are in an oil bath and require no maintenance. The shaft, fastenings and bearings are in stainless steel and the reel comes equipped with a PX 30 graphite drag system.