Shimano Ultegra Fd 2500 Hgd 5.8 Spinning Reel - Ult2500hgd

The Ultegra FD spinning reel delivers reliable performance with powerful winding and durable CoreSolid construction, incorporating flagship Shimano technologies at an accessible price. The redesigned internal structure of Ultegra FD features InfinityXross technology, which extends the cold-pressed HAGANE gear tooth surface, distributing force load over a wider area to prevent stress points and reduce wear, enhancing the reel's longevity. InfinityDrive technology offers smooth, effortless winding — even under heavy load — by reducing friction between the spool shaft and pinion gear for improved efficiency. The flexible polymer Anti-Twist Fin ensures even line lay on the spool and minimizes the occurrence of wind knots. For anglers who fish in both fresh and saltwater, the Ultegra FD features Shimano's X-Protect technology, which aids in preventing water from entering internal structures and helps reduce the risk of corrosion. With a blend of innovative features and lasting durability, the Ultegra FD is a dependable, performance-forward choice for all anglers at an exceptional value.

Features

• Anti-Twist Fin - Maintains line tension to reduce sagging and prevents the line from falling off the bottom of the spool or wrapping around the spool in an uneven manner.
• The Cross Carbon Drag - Provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.
• G-Free Body - Developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler's hand, the G-Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
• Hagane Gear - The application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and pleasure that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again.
• Hagane - Created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering.
• Infinity Drive - An advanced structure that creates exceptionally light winding. The main shaft is now supported by a new and unique low-friction bushing that significantly decreases frictional resistance. In addition, the main shaft has undergone a proprietary surface treatment and special processing to drastically reduce rotational torque, constructing a reel that can actively wind even under heavy loads.
• InfinityXross - This revolutionary design efficiently distributes the load placed on the gear tooth surface across a wider area to prevent damage from stress points while significantly improving overall gear durability.
• Long Stroke Spool - Produces a smoother line lay during retrieval and translates into increased casting distance for anglers.
• MicroModule Gear II - The surfaces of the drive gear and pinion gear have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in Shimano's pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reducing sound.
• One-Piece Bail - Allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.
• S A-RB Spinning - Feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.
• SilentDrive - Removes unnecessary noise and vibration. In doing so, the overall tolerances are improved to a micron level, ultimately creating an overall quieter and smoother reel operation.
• X Protect - In addition to conventional water-repellent treatment, a labyrinth structure that suppresses water penetration is combined to achieve high water resistant performance despite the non-contact nature of the structure.
• X-Ship Spinning - Provides improved gear durability by allowing the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated, enhancing casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

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