Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG Backbone Softbait Combo 7ft 5-8kg 2pc

Speed. Power. Comfort

The slick and powerful Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG Backbone
Softbait Combo features increased efficiency and power,
providing you with smooth and effortless action. Gear up and get
ready to do some serious fishing!

The Reel
For years and years, anglers have the same experience about
Stradic: a reel that will never let you down. The new
Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG Spinning Reel is
designed to outperform all of its predecessors. For the first time
in the Stradic class, the reel now features Silent Drive,
Micromodule Gear II and a Long Stroke Spool for better casting
distance. Durability has been further improved with increased gear
strength and X-Protect water resistance. This proposition makes the
Stradic FL the ideal ‘all-round’ spinning reel. It can be used for
any type of freshwater fishing and is very suitable for ways of
fishing where reliability and strength are important. At the same
time this reel is an ideal choice for saltwater inshore
fishing.

The Extra High Hear (XG) Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG
Spinning Reel is ideal for a range of estuary and inshore
environments. Weighing in at 260g and suited to using braided line
from 15lb to 20lb and is designed to match rods in the 3-6kg up to
4-8kg line class. Featuring 6+1 bearings, a 6.2:1 gear ratio and an
upgraded Cross Carbon Drag system with 11kg of power.

Micro Module II
State-of-the-art, gear tooth surface design and MicroModule Gear
II, are further advanced through Shimano’s exclusive manufacturing
technology. The surfaces of the drive gear and pinion gear have
been analysed and updated from the ground up in pursuit of
perfection.

Silent Drive
From the fundamental, whole body design to the most intricate parts
of the drive train, including the drive gear, wormshaft, wormshaft
pin and wormshaft gear, every piece has been carefully reviewed,
and the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to
the highest tolerances.

New HAGANE Gear
Hagane Gear has become the cornerstone of many of Shimano’s finest
spinning reels. With Shimano’s own precision cold forging
technology, the new Stradic, has improved gear durability and is
equipped with a newly designed Hagane gear with equivalent strength
to the upper model.

One Piece Bail
The one piece bail wire has no gap for the line to snag on during
normal operation. Made of stainless steel, it reduces friction and
allows the line to get into the line roller quicker.

X-Protect
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.

Long Stroke Spool
The long stroke spool design improves casting performance when
compared to the previous model due to the improved line flow from
the spool.

The Rod
The favourite Backbone series of rods just got an overhaul. The new
Shimano Backbone Softbait Spin Rod is now stronger
than ever, with a higher quality blank, good quality componentry
and a new slick design that is bound to please.

Graphite Blank
Utilising high quality graphite sheets rolled on custom designed
mandrels, a sensitive yet extremely lightweight performance fishing
blank is created.

Graphite Composite
Rod blanks combining both graphite and fibreglass materials in a
particular manner can create a blank with characteristics that are
best of both worlds, making a rod that has fibreglass robustness
with the power of graphite.

Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG Spinning Reel
Features:

• New HAGANE Gear: cold-forged for strength and
  durability
• HAGANE Body: high rigidity and zero twist. The body stiffness
  and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing
• X-Ship: increased gearing efficiency and power. This results in
  a fishing reel with ultra-light handle rotation
• X-Protect: high-level water resistance without sacrificing
  light gear and rotor rotation
• G Free Body: reel’s centre of gravity is shifted closer to the
  rod to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort
• AR-C Spool Management System: longer casting distance than
  standard spool lip design
• One piece bail wire has no gap for the line to snag on during
  normal operation
• Long Stroke Spool
• Micro Module II
• Silent Drive
• Line Lay: Aerowrap II
• Body Material: Aluminium
• Family Type: Spinning
• Spool Material: Cold Forged aluminium
• Waterproof Drag: Yes
• Handle: Screw in machined aluminium single handle
• High grade 3 set cross carbon washer system with excellent wear
  resistance

Shimano Stradic FL 4000 XG Spinning Reel
Specifications:

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
• Bearings: 6+1
• Max Drag: 11kg
• Drag Type: Carbon
• Retrieve per Crank: 95cm
• Mono Capacity: 6/160 kg/m
• Powerpro Capacity: 15/280 lb/yd
• Weight: 260g

Shimano Backbone Softbait Spin Rod Features:

• Graphite blank
• Graphite composite
• SEA guides

Shimano Backbone Softbait Spin Rod
Specifications:

• Model: BB702SP58
• Length: 7ft
• Pieces: 2
• Line weight: 5-8kg
• Lure weight: N/A
• Blank: Carbon
• Butt assembly: Split Eva
• Guide: SEA Guides