MQ body improves the strength of the reel, it also improves the water-resistance of the body and allows a larger diameter drive gear to be installed. (To give this some context: most modern cars use a monocoque design, whereby the chassis and body are combined to give a stronger, load-bearing design
Im not trying to mimic whats on the market already
Castability also has to be a consideration, you want something you can launch with accuracy
In the South Atlantic driftnetting is illegal in South African waters, but in 1990, 166 vessels from Taiwan (Province of China), Korea and Japan applied for, and were given, permits to enter South African ports with gill nets on board
(I like to clean mine in Simple Green.) Always be sure to rinse liberally with tap water after using cleansers and get completely dry before lubing them