SHIMANO 20 Force Master 9000 042545 Spinning Reel

Model Number: 042545
Category: Electric Power Reel for Deep Sea Fishing
Recommended For: Alfonsino, Akodai, Tuna, Yellowtail, and Big Game Fishing

⚙️ Specifications / Standards

• Gear Ratio: 3.1

• Maximum Drag Force: 25 kg

• Reel Weight: 1,495 g

• Handle Length: 75 mm

• Winding Power (Shimano Standard): 78 kg

• Practical Endurance Load: 14 kg

🧵 Line Capacity:

• PE (Tanatoru) Line (No.-m):
  6-1100, 8-900, 10-650, 12-550, 15-350

• Fluorocarbon (No.-m):
  12-700, 14-550, 16-500

🔄 Winding Performance:

• Max Winding Length (per handle rotation): 88 cm

• Max Hoisting Speed: 140 m/min

• Practical Winding Speed:

  • 1 kg Load: 120 m/min

  • 10 kg Load: 90 m/min

🔩 Spool Dimensions:

• Diameter: 90 mm

• Width: 62 mm

• Bearings: 3 ball bearings / 0 roller bearings

🔥 Key Features

The Shimano ForceMaster 9000 is the ultimate electric reel engineered for serious offshore anglers. Designed for deep sea challenges, it brings brute strength, high-performance automation, and intelligent control together in one formidable machine.

🧠 Smart Technology & Controls:

• Find Dot LCD: Enhanced visibility, even in sunlight

• NEW Seabed & Fish School Depth Display: Real-time bottom & fish depth readings

• Tanshinmaru Wireless Communication: Integrates with compatible fish finders

• Electric Super Slow Winding: Precise lift for delicate rigs

• Lure & Shelf Memo + Timer: Memorize and time bait depth

• Electric Load & Retrieval Time Display: Smart readouts for optimal control

• Language Switching (JP/EN)

💪 Performance Build:

• HAGANE Body: High rigidity aluminum body for max durability

• Heat-Free System II: Reduces motor heat for consistent torque

• Carbon Cross Washer: Delivers strong yet smooth drag performance

• e-Exciting Drag Sound: Audible drag feedback for better reaction timing

• Auto Line Feed / Shelf Drop Speed Display / From Above or Below Mode

🧰 What’s in the Box:

• Shimano ForceMaster 9000 Electric Reel

• Instruction Manual

• Rod Clamp
  (Note: Fishing line not included)

🛠 Maintenance Notes:

As of 2022, Shimano reels no longer include oil in the packaging. For optimal maintenance, please purchase the following (sold separately):

• SP-003H (Maintenance Spray Set)

• SP-013A (Oil Spray)

• SP-023A (Grease Spray)

• SP-015L (Zarsu Reel Oil Spray)

⚠️ Compatibility Note:

This model may not support wireless communication with 08 Tanshinmaru units manufactured between April 2008 – October 2010 (Serial: 200804–201010). Please verify your CV model’s serial number before pairing.