Shimano Stella FJ Spinning Reel

The Smoothest most efficient drivetrain in a spinning reel is now even smoother and more efficient with improved durability. Introducing the Shimano Stella FJ. The new MicroModule II provides a new ideal gear design and gear teeth surface for amazing smoothness and nearly twice the strength of Shimano's already unmatched gear durability. X-Protect makes the new Stella up to five times more resistant to the long term damaging effects of water than the previous model, so every turn of the handle is sure to feel as good as new even after years of use. Plus, new Silent Drive, Long Stroke Spool, tangle proof rotor design, and a host of other new high end features means Stella truly represents a benchmark in Shimano spinning reels.Loaded with advanced Shimano technologies, the Shimano Stella FJ Spinning Reels are the next generation in the legendary Stella platform. Improving upon the already-outstanding smoothness and durability of previous iterations, these reels employ state of the art Micro Module II gearing, which lends a silky handle rotation and seamless transfer of power from the handle to the updated pinion gear.Up to five times more resistant to the long term effects of water than previous models, the Shimano Stella FJ Spinning Reels are backed by X-Protect technology, which utilizes a water repellant coating and specially designed channels to extend the life of the reel. Plus, new Silent Drive, long stroke spool, tangle proof rotor design, and a host of other high-end features means the Shimano Stella FJ Spinning Reels truly represents a benchmark in Shimano spinning reels.Ultimate spinning reel performanceSuper smoothness, silent, and strongSuperior corrosion protectionX-ProtectMicroModule Gear IIExtra-strong Hagane gearingSilentDriveRedesigned rotorLow Friction Roller ClutchDLC Line RollerBalanced G-Free body designHagane body with E.I. anti-corrosion treatmentLong Stroke Spool with AR-C spool lipTangle-free One-Piece BailX-Ship pinion gear support12+1 system with S-ARB bearingsRigid Support Drag assembly