Shimano Sustain FI 3000XG Spinning Reel

The new Sustain is a all-round front drag spinning reel with some exciting new features. Most important new feature is the X-Protect technology which is used to protect the important inner reel parts. X- Protect features water repellent + a special labyrinth structure in order to keep water out of the reel body. This is 7 times more water resistant than the CoreProtect technology. This makes the reel very suitable for 'rough' conditions like high waves (SW), rain, wading fishing; ways of fishing where it might happen the reel gets in touch with a lot of water. The gearing of the reel is stronger than before, the drag features cross carbon drag washers; all of this makes the reel suitable for heavy conditions. However; it can be used in any condition; it's a true allround spinning reel in the sizes 2500-5000. The Sustain FI is a proud winner of ICAST 2017's Best Saltwater Fishing Reel.Sustain is packed with a long list of high-end features which translates to serious performance. From bass to small billfish, Sustain is built with the power and rigidity to handle a wide variety of fishing challenges while maintaining the refinement and light rotation that Sustain is known for. By combining our water-repellent coating and our specially designed, water channeling, labyrinth construction, X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation. By utilizing the asymmetrical, super-light, perfectly balanced design of the new Magnumlite Rotor, the Sustain requires very low inertia to start rotating, resulting in an immediate, light, smooth feel.Refined performance for the serious anglerEnhanced smoothness and durabilityX-Protect system safeguards internal componentsG-Free body design for optimal fatigue resistanceRigid Hagane all-metal bodyHagane gearing with X-Ship supportSuper-light, strong CI4 materialUltra-smooth 8+1 bearing systemDouble-shielded S A-RB ball bearingsAnti-reverse roller bearingCross Carbon Drag System