Cold Forged Aluminum Frame, Aluminum Sideplates and Aluminum Spool
provide the strongest, tightest tolerances for excellent smoothness and legendary durability.

A RB (Anti Rust Bearings) These specially treated stainless steel ball
bearings are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard
stainless steel ball bearings.

Variable Brake System (VBS) uses centrifugal force rather than
magnets to aid in controlling the cast for increased distance and adjustability.

Super Stopper is a one way roller bearing that eliminates backplay for
solid hooksets.

Dartainium Drag material provides a wide range of drag settings and
the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.

Quick Take Down by unscrewing the 3 thumb screws the sideplate
can be easily removed for maintenance or to adjust the VBS brake
weights (2 screws on CT50).

Septon this handle grip material is soft to the touch and does not get
slippery when wet.

Metal Series Metal frames keep moving parts in precise alignment for
increased efficiency and durability.

Easy Access Sideplate by using a single thumb screw, the angler can
open the sideplate and adjust the VBS without having to remove the
spool from the reel (100 and 200 sizes only).

Assist Stopper is a back up anti reverse system that reduces the
stress placed on the one-way roller bearing to increase durability
(Not available on 50 & 100 sizes).

Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System reducing the weight of the spool by
drilling lowers start-up inertia for more manageable casts (CT200GTB only).

Drilled Crossbar reduces the overall weight of the reel (CT200GTB Only).

Clicker increases the tension on freespool and activates a clicking alarm
when a fish bites (400 & 700 sizes only).

3-Position Power Grip this Septon coated handle grip allows for 3
different hand positions for various fishing techniques (CT400BSV, CT700B & CT700BSV only).

SV Power Paddles The largest of the paddle grips provides extra fish
fighting power when battling feisty inshore species (CT400B only).

Non-Disengaging Levelwind System allows the levelwind to track back and
forth during the cast which reduces drastic line angles that cause unwanted
friction and backlashes on wide-spool reels (CT400B & CT700B only)