Shimano Stella SW B

The Shimano Stella SW B is the next generation of fishing reels, available today! There are twelve reels in the Shimano Stella SW range. These reels cover everything from snapper and barramundi, to tuna and marlin.

The Shimano Stella SW B is the leader in saltwater spin fishing reels and is now available to Irish anglers. There aren’t enough words to describe how good the Shimano Stella SW reels are. Some of the superlatives to describe the Shimano Stella SW B are phenomenal, unreal, amazing and out of this world.

As we move forward, technology is changing the face of everything and fishing is no exception. The technological advancements of the Shimano Stella SW B is beyond belief. With technological advancements in gear design and production, drag technology and power and Shimano’s brand new X-Technology, the Shimano Stella SWB is in a category of its own when it comes to spinning reels. It’s scary!

Stella SW series

Shimano announces its new showcase spinning reel series – the Stella SW, offered in sizes and construction features to handle nearly any game fish found in the world’s oceans The 12 models include the STL-SW5000XG, 5000HG, 6000HG, 6000PG, 8000HG, 8000PG, 10000PG, the ‘Cape Cod Canal jigging special 14000XG, 18000HG, 20000PG, and a true spinning reel built to tackle Bluefin tuna – the STL-SW30000. Shimano’s SW-X Concept brings together power, rigidity, toughness, drag performance and water resistance, focusing on retrieving power, strength and durability.

There is nothing a Shimano Stella SW B can’t handle.

High Gear

The HG in the name stands for “High Gear” and with a 5.7 : 1 Gear Ratio cranking a whopping 129cm of line per handle crank your jig or lure will move fast the faster gear ratio (high gear) helps to move your lure to entice big hard fighting fish to munch down on them before they get away. Add to this a whopping 25kg of fish punishing drag and line capacity of 295m of 65lb braid in the 18000 model and there aren’t to many fish in the sea you cant catch.

Depending on your fishing scenario The Shimano Stella SW B  Fishing Reel will match to any rod capable of handling heavy line class, one option is the Shimano Ocea Rods, some of the rods in this range are the perfect companion to this reel.

Features

• X-Tough Drag, with its dramatically enhanced smoothness, control and toughness anticipates the vigorous speed of Blue-Fin Tuna and Giant Tuna
• X-SHIP enhances power transmission through the gear. This results in increased cranking power with extremely smooth feel
• X-Shield and X-Protect combine to provide extreme water resistance in the harshest conditions
• The Power Aluminum Body, X-Rigid Rotor, X-Rigid Body and X-Rigid Handle combine to provide ultimate rigidity & eliminate loss of power caused by reel flex
• Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller IV Oversized Roller with Overflange for the Ultimate in Line Protection, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
• Septon Handle Grip – On models 10,000 and up
• Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread-In Handle Attachment)
• Approved for saltwater use & Rated for use with PowerPro, Fluorocarbon and Mono lines