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Check Today’s Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nIs the Shimano Stradic FL reel worth buying? Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n The new Shimano Stradic FL model \u2013 the successor of the Shimano Stradic FK model\u2013 keeps the same identity as the robust and reliable reel. Here are some reasons why you should buy this reel.<\/p>\n Now driven by Shimano\u2019s MicroModule II cold forged gear, anglers can experience unprecedented smoothness and power transfer. Internal components are tuned to the highest tolerances possible with Shimano\u2019s Silent Drive technology.<\/p>\n The latest Shimano Stradic FL will carry forward the majority of the Shimano technologies that have made the Stradic series what they are today. The Hagane Body, Hagane Gear, X-Ship, and the G Free Body have all found their place in the new series. These technologies help make the Shimano Stradic FL a strong, durable, and uncompromising reel.<\/p>\n Never satisfied with good enough. Shimano always finds another way to improve your fishing experience. Introducing the new Shimano Stradic FL, the product of continuous evolution. Now with Shimano\u2019s micro module two cold-forged gear, you\u2019ll experience a rotational smoothness and power transfer never before achieved in a reel at this price point. Couple micro module two with a silent drive that fine-tunes internal components to the highest tolerances possible, and you\u2019ll agree that the new Shimano Stradic FL approaches flagship-level performance.<\/p>\n If casting distance is a priority for you like it is for most anglers, the upgraded long stroke spool will offer anglers increased casting reach due to the improved line flow from the spool. C3000 4000 and C5000 models come equipped with Shimano\u2019s cross-carbon drag system designed to endure and conquer the most blistering runs from the most powerful fish.<\/p>\n Featuring Silent Drive and Micromodule Gear II, Stradic reeling performance now approaches the flagship level. For the first time in Stradic\u2019s class, Shimano has implemented a Long Stroke Spool for better-improved casting distance. Ranging gear strength and adopting X PROTECT water resistance have further improved durability. Perfect for a wide variety of fishing applications, Shimano Stradic FL is built to upgrade your time on the water.<\/p>\n Shimano\u2019s ex-protect water repellent coating and specially designed water channeling labyrinth construction ensure a lifetime of top-level performance by stopping water penetration and key areas without adding a heavy rotational feel. Experience for yourself the benefits of continuous evolution with the all-new Shimano Stradic FL.<\/p>\n Along with the Hagane Gear, this means that winding is silky smooth, and pristine silence has been achieved. X-Protect has also been added to the Shimano Stradic FL, giving the reel a superior level of waterproofing performance without impeding the rotation or lightness of the reel.<\/p>\n An evolution in Casting, Reeling, and Durability, Shimano Stradic FL brings anglers into the next generation of fishing. Featuring Silent Drive and Micromodule Gear II, Stradic reeling performance now approaches the flagship level. For the first time in Stradic\u2019s class, Shimano has implemented a Long Stroke Spool for better-improved casting distance.<\/p>\n Ranging gear strength and adopting X PROTECT water resistance have further improved durability. Perfect for a wide variety of fishing applications, Shimano Stradic FL is built to upgrade your time on the water.<\/p>\n Couple MicroModule Gear II with Silent Drive, which fine-tunes internal components to the highest tolerances possible, and you\u2019ll agree the new Shimano Stradic FL approaches flagship-level performance.<\/p>\n The Stradic C3000, 4000, and C5000 models come equipped with Shimano\u2019s Cross Carbon Drag system, designed to endure and conquer the most blistering runs and the most powerful fish.<\/p>\n To protect your investment from the elements, Shimano\u2019s X-Protect water repellent coating and specially designed water channeling labyrinth construction work to prevent water intrusion and preserve that out-of-the-box effortless rotation for the life of the reel without adding the rotational resistance commonly felt in sealed reels. Equipped with a heavy-duty Cross Carbon Drag system, the Shimano Stradic FL is poised to be tested against the hardest pulling inshore species.<\/p>\n Introducing the Long Stroke Spool offers enhanced casting capabilities by decreasing the frequency in which your line changes direction while coming off the spool, creating less turbulence going through the guides and resulting in longer, smoother casts. From the lake to the back bays and beyond, the Shimano Stradic FL proves itself to be a worthy addition to the Stradic legacy.<\/p>\n The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing. The result transforms the angler\u2019s actions directly into cranking power. It\u2019s efficiency through strength.<\/p>\n It is made of highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium. Weight has been greatly reduced while reel flexure, warp, and distortion have been eliminated, allowing for smooth reeling with little power loss.<\/p>\n With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of the reel. Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives you the long-lasting smoothness and pleasure that you feel when you first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear.<\/p>\n Instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano\u2019s cold forging technology. The result is assured resilience. It\u2019s the fruit of Shimano\u2019s inexhaustible pursuit of durability; the strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hagane Gear has become the cornerstone of many of Shimano\u2019s finest spinning reels. With Shimano\u2019s own precision cold forging technology, the new Shimano Stradic FL has improved gear durability and is equipped with a newly designed Hagane gear with equivalent strength to the upper model.<\/p>\n Now in this Shimano Stradic FL review section, we will talk about its latest X-Ship technology because it 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 means the gears will stay in the same position under the heaviest loads.<\/p>\n The added benefit is that friction between the spool shaft and gear is eliminated. This will enhance the casting performance of the reel with lighter lures and allow for longer casts.<\/p>\n These bearings have been through the same process as our A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearing\u2019s rotation.<\/p>\n The spool has been lightened with Shimano\u2019s original processing technology in order to balance the two goals of \u201cwithout trouble\u201d and \u201cextending flight distance.\u201d The special shape of the spool ring ensures the best line release.<\/p>\n This drag material provides a wider range of drag settings and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.<\/p>\n Technology has been developed to shift the reel\u2019s center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler\u2019s hand position, the G Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.<\/p>\n 6 times more resistant than Core Protect, X-Protect utilizes a labyrinth (maze) structure and water-repellent treatment to prevent water from entering the inner areas of a reel.<\/p>\n The Long Stroke Spool has longer strokes compared to conventional spool designs. This long-stroke specification results in greater casting distance.<\/p>\n One-piece bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. Its seamless design reduces friction and the chance of tangles or cuts to the bail arm.<\/p>\n The latest evolution in the Shimano Stradic FL range brings anglers into the next generation of fishing. This evolution brings with it improved casting, smoother reeling, and increased durability. The newest addition is the Micromodule Gear II, an upgrade on the drive and pinion gear surfaces means that reel noise is reduced as the gears work much smoother, and the SilentDrive technology, which reduces the smallest of clearance gaps and wobbles within the gearing system.<\/p>\n G-Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel\u2019s center of gravity closer to the rod. This has been achieved by moving the oscillation mechanism 19 mm up from the bottom of the reel to the top. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler\u2019s hand position, the G Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhances casting comfort.<\/p>\n The most advanced tooth design evolved from Shimano\u2019s unique manufacturing technology. In our pursuit of the ideal tooth shape, we\u2019ve redesigned the teeth of the gears right down to the tooth\u2019s surface. Gear noise has also been reduced while improving reeling smoothness.<\/p>\n State-of-the-art gear tooth surface design and MicroModule Gear II are further advanced through Shimano\u2019s exclusive manufacturing technology. The surfaces of the drive gear and pinion gear have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in pursuit of perfection.<\/p>\n This two-speed oscillation system layers the line onto the spool in a crisscross pattern that reduces line-to-line friction for longer casts. Aero Wrap reels utilize a patented worm gear design to move the spool upward quickly and downward slowly to wind the line in a precise pattern, reducing friction, and giving smoother, longer casting ability.<\/p>\n 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, it has been determined that this new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming.<\/p>\n Every piece has been carefully reviewed 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, and the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to the highest tolerances.Super Smooth Rotation!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Extended casting reach<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Saltwater Compatible Reel<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Next-generation fishing experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Built For Heavy Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Long Stroke Spool<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Features Review: Shimano Stradic FL Reel Has All The Upgraded Features<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hagane Body<\/strong><\/h4>\n
HAGANE GEAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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AR-C spool<\/strong><\/h4>\n
CrossCarbonDrag<\/strong><\/h4>\n
G-Free Body<\/strong><\/h4>\n
X-Protect<\/strong><\/h4>\n
One-Piece Bail & Long Stroke Spool\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SilentDrive Technology<\/strong><\/h4>\n
G-Free Body<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Micromodule Gear II<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Aero Wrap II<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Propulsion Line Management System<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nThe 1000 size uses a 1 set felt drag washer system, the 2500 size uses a 3 set felt drag washer system, and the C3000 sizes above use a higher grade 3 set cross carbon washer system with excellent wear resistance.<\/p>\nAll Shimano Stradic FL reels models:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Shimano ST1000HGFL Stradic FL Spinning Reel: Technical Specifications chart<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\n \nSpecification<\/th>\n Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Model<\/strong><\/td>\n Shimano ST1000HGFL Stradic FL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Type<\/strong><\/td>\n Spinning Reel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gear Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n 6.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bearings<\/strong><\/td>\n 6+1 (6 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Line Retrieve per Crank<\/strong><\/td>\n 30 inches (76 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n 6.5 oz (185 g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Line Capacity (Mono)<\/strong><\/td>\n 2 lb\/270 yds, 4 lb\/140 yds, 6 lb\/110 yds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Line Capacity (PowerPro)<\/strong><\/td>\n 10 lb\/95 yds, 15 lb\/85 yds, 20 lb\/65 yds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Max Drag<\/strong><\/td>\n 7 lb (3.2 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Handle Side<\/strong><\/td>\n Reversible (Left\/Right)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Construction<\/strong><\/td>\n Hagane Body, X-Ship, and G-Free Body<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Brake System<\/strong><\/td>\n Cross Carbon Drag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Technology<\/strong><\/td>\n SilentDrive, Aero Wrap II, AR-C Spool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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