The Sakura Alpax reels are built to the highest specification with reliable, quality Japanese working parts. This is an ideal salt water lure fishing reel which features 8 stainless, anticorrosive computer balanced ball bearings, an aluminium and titanium frame, rubber Ergogrip T Grip handle and Micrometric Brake system (front clutch). The 8008 FD weighs about 595g and offers a ratio of 5.0:1 with ample line capacity at 230m/100mm.