The jack of all trades in the saltwater realm, Shimano redesigned the Spheros SW series of saltwater spinning reels to conquer both offshore and inshore waters. Now featuring Shimano’s flagship Infinity Drive technology to improve pinion gear support and enhance the overall drive gear design, Spheros SW provides anglers with increased winding power under load when cranking against hard-fighting game fish. Wielding both X-Protect and X-Shield for improved water resistance for increased durability in the harsh saltwater environment, Spheros SW fortifies an IPX8 water-resistant-rated body. Now available in seven different sizes, the new 14000 and 18000 sizes span the gap between 10000 and 20000 models for a broader range of applications within the Spheros SW series of reels. From jigging for groupers or amberjacks, to tossing lures at cobia and football-size bluefin tuna, or free-lining live bait to snook or striped bass, the Spheros SW series will provide dependable performance for anglers targeting prized game fish.
Carbon Cross Washer
This reliable washer is made of a material with excellent abrasion and heat resistance and is installed on SHIMANO’s large spinning reels. It can firmly respond to unexpectedly large fish
Threaded handle
As with higher-end models, a threaded handle fixing structure is employed. Direct winding is possible without any slack.
HAGANE
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.
HAGANE GEAR
With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of most Shimano reels. Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and enjoyment that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication; instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano’s cold-forging technology. The result is assured resilience. HAGANE Gear is the result of Shimano’s endless pursuit for durability — this strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
X SHIP
X SHIP provides improved gear performance. Large diameter drive gear, optimally positioned pinion gear and drive gear, and two points bearings supported pinion gear produce light reeling under load.
HAGANE BODY
The use of lightweight and rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium firmly suppresses deflection, distortion, and torsion of the reel. This protects delicate gear meshing and enables smooth reeling.
COREPROTECT
The water-repellent treatment provides water-resistance even in the presence of minute gaps due to the water bead formation effect. The water resist effect can be improved without increasing rotational resistance. Furthermore, since there is no contact, there is no abrasion and the waterproofing effect lasts longe
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.
CROSS CARBON DRAG
The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.
SA-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.
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Models that can be used in saltwater
| SKU NUMBER |
| SKU NUMBER |
GEAR RATIO |
PRACTICAL USE FORCE (KG) |
MAXIMUM DRAG FORCE(KG) |
WEIGHT (G) |
SPOOL RING DIA(MM) / SPOOL STROKE DIA(MM) |
NYLON MONO (NO.-M) |
FLUORO (NO.-M) |
PE BRAIDED (NO.-M) |
POWER PRO (LB-YD) |
LINE RETRIEVE / CRANK (CM) |
HANDLE LENGTH (MM) |
BEARINGS |
JDM CODE |
| 3000XG |
6.2 |
3.5 |
9 |
255 |
46.5/14.5 |
2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 |
2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 |
1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 |
10-200, 20-140, 40-105 |
91 |
55 |
3/1 |
041333 |
| 4000HG |
5.8 |
6 |
11 |
280 |
51/17 |
3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 |
3-190, 4-145, 5-115 |
1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 |
15-230, 30-180, 50-120 |
93 |
55 |
3/1 |
041340 |
| 4000XG |
6.2 |
6 |
11 |
280 |
51/17 |
3 |
