This is a beautiful Penn International 965 conventional casting reel, and Made in USA. This reel functions perfectly, and is super smooth. It reels very smooth, reel handle and reel handle knobs rotate smoothly, drag tightens and loosens perfectly, cast control works perfectly, free spool engages cleanly, spool spins smoothly when in free spool, drag clicker is nice and loud when turned on, and line guide moves from side to side cleanly. There is some lite wear from use, including a scratch on the left side plate. Made in USA.