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2019-2020 Equipment Catalogue
Instant Drag allows the drag to be switched from free spool to
a ‘fight’ setting by tightening the drag with a couple turns.
We have upgraded our light-weight carbon material Ci4. Keeping it light weight, rigidity and durability of the material under fishing conditions is highly improved. From this characteristic, we were able to reduce the volume and weight of the rotor and the body.
The Shimano Stable Spool Design technology features balanced and uniform thin wall aluminium construction throughout the spool. This precision significantly reduces spool vibration and creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving.
Super slow oscillation where the line is wound up about 100 revolutions with one spool reciprocation. It reduces the release resistance at the time of casting and leads to an increase in distance.
SVS Infinity provides 4-6 settings and an adjustable brake dial to provide a much wider and more precise range for maximum control and consistent brake performance in all conditions.
This audible and highly exciting sound, which occurs when a fish runs, is a modern alternative to the more traditional mechanical clicker or ratchet.
Compact body design to reduce weight and allow for better grip and leverage while fighting a fish.
Shimano’s proprietaty GigaMax Motor system in it’s latest power assissted reels provide a more robust and powerful electric reel when prospecting deepwater environments.
Fine Dot LCD is a feature used on electric reels for ease of use to the angler to be far more accurate with readings.
Control function to suppress abnormal heat generation of the drag part to maintain stable drag performance. If the drag slips while the motor of the electric reel is on, the gear will idle and cause an abnormal heat generation in the drag portion. In order to reduce this heat generation, when the drag is slipping, the motor speed is automatically reduced.
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.
Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings are similar to A-RB, but feature additional shields for the ultimate in protection
Anti-Rust Bearings possess extreme durability, at least 10 times the corrosion resistance of standard stainless steel bearings.
One Piece Bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. Its seamless design reduces friction and the chance of tangles or cuts to the bail arm.
Eliminates friction on the spool shaft for increased free spool. The result is a longer cast requiring less effort.
Variable Brake System uses weights to slow down the spool’s rotation. This provides the angler with more consistent spool speed, as well as easier line management during the cast.
This drag material provides a wider range of drag settings, for the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.
Compact Body is designed for reduced weight and improved function, giving far more leverage when fighting a fish.
Fine tuning of the Baitrunner Spool functionality. Both the small drag setting and the big free spool knob now work independently of each other. Improved, more user-friendly handling is the result.
This shifting mechanism is designed so that gear changes are quick and easy, even when fighting a fish. The low gear ratio used for high-power retrieves is selected by pushing the button on the base of the handle. Return to the high-speed ratio by sliding the release button along the handle shank. There is no gear meshing during the shift.
With this feature the spool is aligned parallel to the rod, minimising the rubbing between the rod and the line, while increasing casting distance.
By utilising a special drag washer, the drag can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum range with one complete turn of the drag knob.
For easy and fast one handed casts, the line and trigger self center and are within easy grasp of the anglers index finger.
Aero system lays close parallel coils (Aerowrap) so line builds on the spool evenly and exits clearly
This feature eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness.
A high-speed, high-torque brush motor with a powerful neodymium magnet.
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