Description
Introducing the brand-new 2023 Shimano Stradic FM, representing the epitome of fishing technology. Drawing inspiration from Shimano's flagship Stella FK, this reel is engineered to take your fishing adventures to new and unparalleled levels.
Embrace unmatched stability and precision with the ANTI TWIST FIN, a groundbreaking innovation inherited from the renowned Shimano Stella FK. Bid farewell to line entanglements and twists, as this remarkable feature guarantees flawless line management, freeing you to concentrate on your primary goal – landing those prized catches!
Designed with meticulous care and constructed to endure even the most unforgiving fishing environments, the 2023 Shimano Stradic FM stands as the preferred reel for discerning anglers in search of unmatched performance. Upgrade your fishing game and venture into uncharted waters with the ultimate fishing companion – the Stradic FM.
Experience the groundbreaking features and exceptional performance that define the all-new Shimano Stradic FM series.
Features & Technology:
- HAGANE Design
Hagane is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.
- MICROMODULE II
The Micromodule Gear II has evolved with Shimano's unique manufacturing techology and a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The drive and pinion gear surfaces have been analysed and updated from the ground up in Shimano's pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound.
- X SHIP
X Ship provides improved gear performance. Large diameter drive gear, optimally positioned pinion gear and drive gear and two points bearing supported pinion gear to produce a light reeling in under load.
- HAGANE Body
The Hagane Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power.
- INFINITY XROSS
INFINITYXROSS provides superior gear durability through industry-leading design and cutting-edge manufacturing technology. Advancements in the gear tooth design improve the surface contact and meshing between the drive gear and pinion gear. This revolutionary design efficiently distributes the load placed on the gear tooth surface across a wider area to prevent damage from stress points while significantly improving overall gear durability.
- INFINITY DRIVE
Infinity drive for lever drag reel leverages a new drag design to increase drag force while reducing side-load pressure to product lighter rotation during high-drag situations.
- Duracross
DURACROSS provides smooth, reliable drag performance and incredible durability. The material is reinforced by weaving in new fibers in a manner orthogonal to the direction of the fibers that make up conventional drag washers. We have succeeded in increasing abrasion resistance more than 10 times while maintaining smooth drag performance.
- Silent Drive
The basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps, and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation.
- Anti-Twist Fin
Elastic fins are installed near the line roller section. By suppressing line slack, the fins reduce the phenomenon of line dropping out of the lower part of the spool and line wrapping around the spool while the line is still twisted.
- G Free Body
G FREE BODY technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
- AR-C Spool
The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
- Long Stroke Spool
The LONG STROKE SPOOL has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. It contributes to improved casting feel and distance.
- S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.
- One-Piece Bail
One-Piece Bail allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.
- X PROTECT
For medium and small general-purpose spinning reels, which require lighter spinning, we focused on a non-contact structure that does not compromise the lightness of the spinning. In addition to conventional water-repellent treatment, a labyrinth structure that suppresses water penetration is combined to achieve high water-resistant performance despite the non-contact nature of the structure. It is used in the stopper bearing section and line roller section.
Specifications & Dimensions:
| Model | Gear Ratio | Drag (kg) | Weight (g) | PE Line (No. -M) | Retrieve Per Crank (CM) | Handle Length (mm) | Bearings |
| STC2000HG FM | 6 | 3 | 185 | 1-300, 1.2-200, 1.5-140 | 81 | 45 | 6/1 |
| ST2500HG FM | 5.8 | 9 | 220 | 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 | 86 | 55 | 6/1 |
| STC3000HG FM | 5.8 | 9 | 225 | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 86 | 55 | 6/1 |
| ST4000XG FM | 6.2 | 11 | 275 | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 101 | 57 | 6/1 |
| STC5000XG FM | 6.2 | 11 | 290 | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 101 | 57 | 6/1 |
