The Flywater drag system is identical to the system that was used in the award winning Gunnison USA series. This is pretty impressive considering that the Gunnison sold for more than twice the price of the Flywater series, and during it's twenty plus years on the market, the Gunnison was awarded more industry awards than any other fly reel in the world. The drag system is strong, sensitive and dependable; engineered to guarantee a lifetime of flawless performance. The Flywater is the perfect reel for those anglers who are equally concerned about impeccable drag performance, great aesthetics and rugged durability.  All that and performance too!