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EST. Ship Date August-Dec 2026*

Ready To Ship (MK-16IISEa-YFT)

*Ship date may change without notice due to manufacturer supply.

Features

– Aggressive cam and TTC cam included for custom drag settings
– Open spool bearings with TSI-301 oil Increases freespool 2-1/2 times
– All non-spool bearings feature full grease pack for maximum longevity
– Features Special Edition Yellowfin Tuna anodizing
– SE reels will feature a yellowfin tuna etched into the side plate
– Frames have been machined out for increased clearance between spool
and cross bars
– 6061-T6 Machined aluminum frame with forged side plates
– 17-4 stainless steel gearing
– Helical cut gears for increased torque, smoothness and improved gear
meshing
– Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems
– Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
– CRC: Corrosion-Resistant Coating process
– Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
– Carbonite Dual Force Drag system featuring Cals universal
drag grease
– Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy
drag settings
– 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel ball bearings
– Double dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
– Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting
– Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
– Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
– Heavy duty, 17-4 grade stainless steel drive and spool shafts
– Type-II YFT anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle

– Open top frame design on MK-15TII, 16II, 20II, 30II, 50II
– Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
– Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
– Forged aluminum, full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp
– Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal
from reel
– Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/
corrosion buildup
– Makaira lever drag reels are backed by a 5-year warranty