SHIMANO 20 Stella SW 18000HG 040800 Spinning Reel

🔧 Specifications / Standards

• Gear Ratio: 5.7 (High Gear)

• Practical Drag Force / Maximum Drag Force: 17 kg / 28 kg

• Self Weight: 875 g

• Spool Dimensions (Diameter/Stroke): 72 mm / 28 mm

• Nylon Line Capacity (No.-m):
   - 10 lb – 310 m
   - 12 lb – 240 m
   - 14 lb – 200 m

• PE Line Capacity (No.-m):
   - PE 5 – 500 m
   - PE 6 – 400 m
   - PE 8 – 300 m

• Maximum Winding Length: 129 cm per handle turn

• Handle Length: 85 mm

• Bearings (Ball/Roller): 13 / 1

• Water Resistance: Equivalent to IPX8 (body part)

• Hand Orientation Ambidextrous

📌 Important Notes

• Bail does not return automatically via the handle.

• No stopper switching mechanism is included.

• Maximum winding length is calculated based on the spool’s front lip outer diameter.

• From 2022 onward, Shimano reels no longer include oil; maintenance oils must be purchased separately.

🎯 Recommended Uses

Designed as a standard casting reel for large game fish such as:

• Large Yellowfin Tuna

• Giant Trevally (GT)

• Yellowtail Amberjack

• Tuna

Equipped with Shimano’s Infinity Drive system for powerful and smooth winding, this high-gear model enables anglers to confidently battle big fish with PE8 or heavier lines.

⚙️ Maintenance Oils (Sold Separately)

• SP-003H (Maintenance Spray Set)

• SP-013A (Oil Spray)

• SP-023A (Grease Spray)

• SP-015L (Zarsu Reel Oil Spray)