REEL TECHNOLOGY

OUR GOAL, ETERNALLY SMOOTH REELING

REEL MANUFACTURING BASED ON THE HAGANE CONCEPT IS SUPPORTED BY THE UNIQUE METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY THAT SHIMANO HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS.

HAGANE GEAR

The HAGANE Drive Gear is produced by SHIMANO’s cold forging technology, without the need for additional machining. This results in gearing parts which retain the characteristics of the pure material, keeping it as strong as possible.

BENEFIT

This delivers a long lasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel. Traditional die cast machined gears are less durable under heavy loads, but HAGANE Gear is tremendously strong and durable.

MICROMODULE GEAR

MICROMODULE GEAR is a machined gear component, made with great precision. The super-refined teeth produce seamless engagement with other gears.

BENEFIT

MICROMODULE GEAR has two advantages: increased smoothness and better sensitivity. This results in accurate performance with improved power transmission.

X-SHIP

X-SHIP stands for Extra Smooth & High Power. It is a precision gearing system which enables smooth yet strong reeling. By supporting the pinion gear at both ends and integrating a bigger drive gear with improved positioning, increased gearing efficiency and power is produced. It results in ultra-light handle rotation combined with excellent power efficiency.

BENEFIT

This enhances the smooth operation of the reel, while at the same time improving power transmission from the handle to the rotor. This means less effort and more power - giving a perfect rotation, even under heavy loads and high pressure. The X-SHIP components are strong, precise and durable.

HAGANE BODY

HAGANE BODY is made out of precision machined aluminium or magnesium. These body designs create stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The HAGANE BODY is highly rigid and protects gear rotation performance from heavy loads and shocks.

BENEFIT

The high rigidity makes the reel body very strong, tough and protects the gears and inner workings. At the same time, the body has a low weight and minimal flex, warp or distortion. The result is a rock-solid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel. This helps increase smoothness and powerful reeling.

CI4+

A Ci4+ Body is made out of Ci4+ composite material with very special characteristics. It is stronger than the original Ci4 and XT-7 graphite, and also lighter in weight. Because Ci4+ does not contain any metal, it is not affected by corrosion, making it suitable for salt water use. Ci4+ parts are lighter and stronger than any other composite material SHIMANO uses in their products.

BENEFIT

The application of a Ci4+ Body results in a lightweight yet strong reel, which is corrosion resistant. Reels with a Ci4+ body are ideal for lure fishing, when continuous casting is required, and also for salt water inshore situations where corrosion may be a problem over time.

G FREE BODY

G Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel’s centre of gravity closer to the rod. This has been achieved by moving the oscillation mechanism more towards the top of the reel. By moving the centre of gravity closer to the angler’s hand position, the G Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.

BENEFIT

The closer the reel’s centre of gravity is to the rod, the better the combination of rod and reel balance. The reel actually feels lighter, because the weight is closer the hand. This results in a reel with improved casting balance, which requires less casting effort, which will reduces fatigue when fishing over extended periods.

Waterproof coating

With applied water pressure, water can not reach the inner part

X-PROTECT

X-Protect is a water-resistant technology that comes in several forms and is dependent on the reel category and intended usage of each reel. The roller clutch (body area) in large spinning reels works with a “contact style” water resistance. Contact style makes use of a combination of labyrinth construction, rubber gaskets and grease to strongly prevent water from coming into a certain area of the reel. This design makes it possible to achieve up to IPX8 level water resistance for the roller clutch of some larger spinning reels. The roller clutch in smaller reels works with a “non-contact style” water resistance. Non-contact style makes use of a labyrinth structure along with a water repellent material that ensures both light rotation and water resistance performance. Compared to larger reels, smaller reels require sensitivity and a sufficient level of water resistance. The non-contact style protects the reel but does not sacrifice rotation lightness.

BENEFIT

X-Protect seals the roller clutch, line roller and drag area, to prevent water intrusion. This advanced protection technology increases the durability of the reel and gives a high level protection in even the toughest conditions. This ensures good performance for a long time, without affecting the smoothness of the reel when rotating.

CORE PROTECT

Core Protect is a SHIMANO technology which is developed to keep water out of the reel, without creating a heavier rotation feeling, in two areas:

1. The Roller Clutch Bearing. This is the most critical area when comes to balancing water resistance without affecting the light and smooth rotation.

A surface protection coating causes water to bead preventing water from flowing into the small crevices where it can reach the mechanism of the roller clutch bearing.

2. The Line Roller: A line roller with Core Protect has a one-piece design that provides water resistance and lowmaintenance. The sealed design does not require oil.

BENEFIT

Core Protect prevents water entering the body of the reel.This prevents corrosion and other problems with the gearing orother internal parts of the reel.

SILENTDRIVE

The SilentDrive technology encompasses the total redesign of the internal components to reduce microscopic handle play and eliminating noise and any unnatural feeling from the worm shaft drive. The combination of these redesigned components and extremely fine engineering tolerances produces an extremely smooth and silent reeling sensation.

BENEFIT

SilentDrive produces smoother, silent rotation and improved performance. This improves the complete fishing experience of the reel.

DRAG TECHNOLOGY

RIGID SUPPORT DRAG

When hooking a large fish, the smoothness of the initial movement of the drag is the most important to avoid line break. By supporting the spool with the main shaft and two bearing links in the spool, it is possible to suppress the spool’s flutter and to provide stable and smooth drag performance.

BENEFIT

Rigid Support Drag eliminates spool movement and wobble, even at light drag settings. The result is an incredibly smooth drag even at extremely light settings.

ONE PIECE BAIL

One Piece Bail is a bail arm made from one piece of material, which allows the line to slide very smoothly over it to the line roller. In addition, this one piece construction results in a stronger bail arm, which is much less likely to bend, or even break, under enormous pressure.

BENEFIT

Its seamless and incredibly strong design reduces friction and the chance of tangles when in operation. It also enables the line to be quickly located to the roller when engaging the bail arm after a cast.

SPOOL TECHNOLOGY

AR-C SPOOL

AR-C is a spool-lip design technology exclusive to SHIMANO. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, it has been determined that the AR-C spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design, while preventing backlashes and wind knots. It also allows the line to flow off the spool in smaller loops during the cast, which means less line slap on the first guide.

BENEFIT

The AR-C spool ensures the line leaves the spool with a minimum of friction and with small loops. This makes longer casting possible with a reduced chance of knots.

REEL SPECIFICATION EXPLANATION

PRODUCT CODE

The product code is used by all SHIMANO dealers to identify the model. The number (1000) indicates the reel size.

REEL SIZE

Reels are available in various sizes: 500, 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 - and larger. The number indicates the line capacity: a 1000 sized spool contains less line than a 3000 sized spool.

WEIGHT

The weight indicates the weight of the reel in grams.

GEAR RATIO

The Gear Ratio of the reel indicates the speed of the reel. This is showed in a number which includes the amount of turns of the rotor (360 degrees) in one full rotation of the handle.

LINE CAPACITY

The spool line capacity indicates how much line can be spooled on the reel spool. This is communicated in length of metres (m) or yards (yds) and line diameter (mm) or line strength (lb).

LINE RETRIEVE

The ‘line retrieve per crank / handle turn’ specification explains how much line is retrieved in one full turn of the reel handle. This is measured in centimetres. This indicates the retrieving speed of the reel.

MAXIMUM DRAG

The maximum drag force is a number in kg / lb, which shows the maximum tension of the drag.

Product Code

Weight (g) Gear Ratio

Line Retrieve (cm)

Line Capacity (mm/m) Maximum Drag (kg) Spare Spool Code

STL1000FJ 170 STL2500FJ 205 5.1:1 0.18mm-170m 64 5.3:1 0.18mm-290m 78 3 9 RD18877 RD18712

SPARE SPOOL CODE

The spare spool code for the spool.