NEW FOR 2006 – The reason this is New For 2006 is because it has been redesigned like its over sized efficient gearing, has high speed retrieval which is always good also the super stopper one way roller bearing eliminates the back play for the hook to set in nicely. This Shimano Curado Reel also has a system called SF which means Super Free – bearing supported pinion gear which eliminates friction. The frame is aluminum and has Septon non-slip grips on the handle. This reel has an anti reverse back up technology which reduces stress and strain on the one way roller bearing. There are 4 different models with different weights and line capacity, plus there’s a difference in the bearings. But the prices are the same for all models.