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.
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)
The new Saragosa SW is a mid-priced durable, powerful and light weight saltwater reel designed purposely for offshore casting and jigging.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aerowrap II
Body Material
HYBRID (X-SHIELD)
Bearings
5+1
Family Type
Heavy Duty Spinning
Extra Spool
No
Models
5000SWAXG, 6000SWAHG, 8000SWAHG, 10000SWAPG, 14000SWAXG
Spool Material
COLD FORGED ALU (DOUBLE ANODIZED)
Waterproof Drag
Yes
Handle
SCREW IN MACHINED ALU SINGLE HANDLE+RUBBER EGG
The SPHEROS SW in sizes C3000-3000-4000 is a new reel in the SW spinning reel line-up. The Spheros SW is the first dedicated SW reel which is available in smaller sizes for a very affordable price.
QUICK SPECS
Line Lay
Aero Wrap II
Body Material
Aluminium
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Spinning
Extra Spool
No
Models
C3000, 4000
Spool Material
Cold Forged aluminium
Waterproof Drag
No
Handle
SCREW IN CF ALU SINGLE HANDLE
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
