Shimano Stradic FL C5000 XG Backbone Spin Rock Combo 8ft 6-8kg 2pc

Ready to fight big, bad fish

Rugged rock anglers deserve equally tough gear. The Shimano Stradic FL C5000 XG Backbone Spin Rock Combo has you covered. It gives you the Stradic FL C5000 XG Spinning Reel which is strong, smooth and reliable. This reel is paired with the Backbone Rock Spinning Rod which boasts a high-quality, durable construction. Gear up and fish on!

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 C5000 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 compact, Extra High Hear (XG) Shimano Stradic FL C5000 XG Spinning Reel features the same body design as the 4000 size but with a deeper spool to provide larger line capacity and a power handle knob for targeting hard fighting species in estuary and inshore waters. Weighing 265g, the Stradic FL 5000 matches perfectly with a range of rod ratings from 4-8kg to 5-10kg using up to 30lb braid. Featuring 6+1 bearings, 6.2:1 gear ratio and an upgraded Cross Carbon drag system with 11kg of power.

Perfect for a wide variety of fishing styles, the Stradic FL C5000 XG is built to enhance your time on the water. Upgrade now!

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 Shimano’s water repellent coating and Shimano’s 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 Rock Spinning 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 C5000 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 Backbone Rock Spinning Rod Features:

• Graphite blank
• Graphite composite
• SEA guides

Shimano Stradic FL C5000 XG Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
• Bearings: 6+1
• Max Drag: 11kg
• Drag Type: Carbon
• Retrieve per Crank: 101cm
• Mono Capacity: 6/200 kg/m
• Powerpro Capacity: 20/200 lb/yd
• Weight: 295g

Shimano Backbone Rock Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Model: BB802SP68
• Length: 8ft
• Pieces: 2
• Line weight: 6-8kg
• Lure weight: N/A
• Blank: Carbon
• Butt assembly: Cork
• Guide: SEA Guides