Saltwater fishing can be extremely severe and saltwater intrusion into the inside of a reel can cause serious performance problems. Therefore it is imperative to enhance water resistance without impairing the properties of spinning reels designed for saltwater fishing.
SHIMANO achieves this by using X-SHIELD for body protection and X-PROTECT for rotor protection. Also, the pressure put on the gearing during extreme use can also create problems with wear and even failure. The use of SHIMANO Hagane gearing ensures that maximum performance is maintained at all times. These technologies can be found on many of Shimano’s latest models.
A tournament length spool offers extreme casting potential for surf-casters or blue water game fishing.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II + 2-speed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
Yes (body)
Bearings
1+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
8000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
Single
The Biomaster is packed full of features, such as Shimano's awesome X-Ship gearing which ensures that this reel has maximum winding power and efficiency when targeting large fish.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II + 1-speed
Body Material
Hybrid
Maintenance Port
Yes (body & line roller)
Bearings
6+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
4000XG, 5000XG, 8000PG, 10000HG
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single machined aluminium
The Saragosa is built using lightweight XGT-7 material and is an out and out heavy duty spinning reel available in a wide range of sizes.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
Hybrid
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
5+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
5000, 6000, 8000, 10000, 20000, 25000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes (X-Shield)
Handle
Single machined aluminium
The Socorro SW is sure to appeal to the price conscious angler who does not want to compromise of demanding applications in the saltwater environment.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
XT-7
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
5000SW, 6000SW, 8000SW, 10000SW
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single handle
An immensely powerful fixed spool reel
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowave + 2-speed
Body Material
Diecast aluminium
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
8000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single
The new Spheros SW is Shimano's entry-level saltwater spinning reel and contains many features found on high-end models.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Varispeed
Body Material
Hybrid
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
5000, 6000, 8000, 10000, 20000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single machined aluminium
Built to a full Hagane specification the Twin Power SW-B will stand-up to the hardest fighting species and withstand eposure to saltwater
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II + 1-speed
Body Material
Diecast aluminium
Maintenance Port
No
Bearings
10/11+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
0
Models
4000XG, 5000XG, 8000PG, 10000PG, 14000XG
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
Yes (X-Shield)
Handle
Single machined aluminium
The Exsence Ci4+ 4000 XGS is hugely popular in Japan for Sea bass fishing.
QUICK SPECS
Body Material
CI4+
Maintenance Port
Yes
Bearings
9+1
Family Type
Spinning
Models
4000
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
Single machined aluminium handle
The STELLA SW is built to be very strong and powerful, making it possible to fish for big salt water species with spinning tackle.
QUICK SPECS
Body Material
Aluminium (X-Shield)
Bearings
13+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
No
Models
8000, 10000, 14000
Spool Material
Cold forged aluminium (TI LIP)
Waterproof Drag
X-Shield
Handle
Screw in forged, aluminium handle (single)
