Shimano STRADIC FL Spinning Reel

Shimano STRADIC FL Spinning Reel is already a well known and highly appreciated spinning reel which is used by hundred of thousands anglers, all over the world. Already for years and years, all these anglers have the same experience about STRADIC: strong and reliable, a reel which will never let them down. The new STRADIC FL - successor of the FK - will of course carry this same identity: strong and reliable. However, there are some new exciting features on the FL: 1. Rotation Smoothness (MicroModule II, Silent Drive) 2. Durability (Increased Hagane Gear strength, X Protect) 3. Casting Performance (Long stroke spool). This proposition makes the STRADIC FL the ideal ‘all-round’ spinning reel. It can be used for any type of freshwater fishing and is very suitable for ways of fishing where reliability and strength are important (river fishing, big fish, bigger lures). At the same time this reel is an ideal choice for saltwater inshore fishing. Because the versatile range with many sizes and gear ratio’s, there will be always a suitable Stradic for every angler.Now with Shimano’s MicroModule Gear II you’ll experience a rotational smoothness and power transfer, never before achieved in a reel at this price point. Couple MicroModule Gear II with Silent Drive, which fine tunes internal components to the highest tolerances possible, and you’ll agree the new Stradic approaches flagship level performance. Plus, Shimano’s X-Protect water-repellent coating and specially designed, water channeling, labyrinth construction ensure a lifetime of top level performance by stopping water penetration in key areas without adding a heavy rotational feel. The C3000, 4000 and C5000 models come equipped with Shimano’s Cross Carbon Drag system, designed to endure and conquer the most blistering runs and the most powerful fish.Flex-free Hagane bodyX-Protect waterproofing systemLong Stroke SpoolSilentDrive noise and vibration reduction100% stronger Hagane cold forged drive gearAdvanced MicroModule Gear IIX-Ship gear support system6+1 bearing systemS A-RB shielded stainless steel ball bearingsSuper Stopper Anti Reverse roller bearingAluminum cold forged spoolPropulsion Line Management SystemDyna-BalancePower Roller IISR-ConceptAero Wrap IICross Carbon drag (3000-5000 models)Power handle (5000 model)