The ULTEGRA is the ultimate evolution of one of Shimano's most popular mid-priced reels. Containing many of the latest technical features found on top-of-the-range SHIMANO reels, at a price that defies reality, the new ULTEGRA range offers remarkable value.
If you want a great looking mid-priced reel, packed with the latest technology, the Ultegra is a powerful upgrade proposition. With an elegant silhouette and subtle colour-way, it contains many of the latest technical features found on top-of-the-range Shimano reels like Stella, at a price that almost defies reality.
Being part of the Shimano Coresolid family, you can be sure that the Ultegra is tough enough to cope with whatever demands you put on it, whilst offering the refinement and sophistication expected of one of Shimano’s best known reel names.
The combination of HAGANE Gear, MicroModule II, X-Ship and Silent Drive ensures the very best winding performance, even under pressure, with faultless smoothness that enhances the fishing experience. X-Protect technology prevents water getting into the moving parts of the line roller and roller clutch, extending longevity and delivering failsafe performance. For distance casting the Long Stroke Spool design and AR-C Spool enables the line to flow more freely during the cast and the addition of a CI4+ Body reduces overall weight resulting in less fatigue when fishing for extended periods.
The new Ultegra isn’t just an evolutionary upgrade; it’s a revolution of affordable technology that never fails to impress.
Technical details:
- Weight: 270g/9.5oz
- Gear ratio: 6.2:1
- Max drag: 11kg/24lbs
- Line capacity: 0.30mm/180m 0.35mm/130m
- Recovery: 101cm/40in
- Handle length: 55mm
- Ball bearings: 5+1
- Drag type: Front drag
- Stiff but lightweight CI4+ body
- X Protect water resistance
- Strong and durable HAGANE main gear is produced with Shimano’s unique cold forging process
- MICRO MODULE GEAR II
- SILENT DRIVE
- Long stroke spool
- G-Free Body technology to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort
- X-Ship
- ARC Spool
- SA-RB Bearings
Technologies:
MICROMODULEⅡ - The MICROMODULE Gear II has evolved with Shimano's unique manufacturing technology and a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The drive and pinion gear surfaces have been analysed and updated from the ground up in Shimano's pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound.
X SHIP - provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.
SILENTDRIVE - The basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps, and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation.
X PROTECT - provides high-level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.
AR-C SPOOL - The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realises both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance
LONG STROKE SPOOL - has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. It contributes to improved casting feel and distance.
CI4+ - a resin material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material.The rigidity and durability have been greatly improved from original CI4 material while maintaining the lightness of the material, making it possible to reduce the size and weight of the reel.
CROSS CARBON DRAG - provides the smooth drag release and the durability.
SA-RB - bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.
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.
G-Free Body - Technology developed to shift the reel’s centre of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the centre of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, the G-Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
Propulsion Line Management System - The most obvious component of the Propulsion Line Management System is the new Propulsion Spool Lip design. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, Shimano’s new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while also preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming.
Extra-High Gearing (XG) is designed for anglers looking for ultra-fast retrieve speeds. XG gearing is ideal for anglers looking to target fast moving fish like tuna, trevally and mackerel using topwater lure presentations. The huge benefit of XG reels when topwater fishing is that the extra line pick up it offers, helps you keep constant contact with your lure between sweeps, reducing slack line, meaning you'll be able to instantly strike and set your hooks.
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