Shimano Stella FD

A three-year project for Shimano’s fishing reel development staff, was part of the mission to design new innovative features that would change the way spinning reels function.

The result is the introduction of the new Shimano Stella FD reels –

The Stella FD line-up includes the

the Stella 1000FD with 12 shielded A-RB bearings, a 5.0:1 gear ratio, and can handle from 6- to 12-pound test line.

Each with 13 shielded A-RB bearings and 5.2:1 gear ratios,

the Stella 2500FD is for 8- to 12-pound test while

the Stella 3000FD can handle from 8- to 16-pound test.

The Stella 4000FD as a 4.8:1 gear ratio and has the spool capacity to handle lines sizes from 12- to 20-pound test.

Featuring design improvements to enhance the overall fishing experience.

Shimano asked and listened to anglers everywhere – including fishing tackle dealers, guides and fishing experts, about their thought on spinning reels and the areas that needed the most improvement,

The three critical targets identified – gear durability, line management and casting performance – led us to introduce key new features including

Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement,

Propulsion Line Management System

Aero Wrap II Oscillation System.”

Line twist has always been an inherent problem with spinning reels, along with the occasional backlash and wind knot that is caused by line being loosely packed onto the spool. While most spinning reel anglers have come to just expect these problems, we address them with the new Propulsion Line Management System.

A five-component system, Shimano’s Propulsion feature includes a spool lip design to prevent backlashes and wind knots from forming. Line also flows off the spool in smaller loops meaning less line slap on the stripper guide, which when combined with the long stroke spool design, provides longer casting distance due to less friction. The unique shape of the spool and the spool lip design combine to keep the line from bouncing, and provides a consistent light friction on the line to reduce line twist and backlashes.

The Propulsion Line Management System also includes Shimano’s SR-Concept one-piece bail wire to reduce friction and tangles, a twist-reducing Power Roller III line roller, a bail trip mechanism that easily trips the bail by turning the handle, and Shimano’s S-Arm Cam. This final component keeps the line in contact with the line roller during slack line fishing such as vertical jigging and drop-shotting.

The Shimano Stella FD reels also feature Shimano’s Aero Wrap II Oscillation System to provide uniform line lay and winding shape. This special worm gear system creates the ideal line lay for the Propulsion spool lip design, preventing any loss of energy during the cast while providing longer casting distance.

Along with features addressing gear durability, line management and casting performance, Shimano also offers other innovations in the Stella FD spinning reels including the

Direct Drive Mechanism (a thread-in handle to eliminate backplay),

A Maintenance Port for easy lubrication,

Shielded A-RB (anti-rust) bearings for corrosion resistance and contaminant protection,

Super Stopper II anti-reverse and waterproof drags.

All four reels are made with lightweight magnesium frames and sideplates.

Additionally, the Shimano Stella FD reels feature Shimano’s new Rigid Support System. Building upon the Stella FB introduction of Rigid Support Drag to eliminate spool wobble at light drag settings, the Rigid Support System adds a redesigned oscillation slider to eliminate axial spool play as well. By eliminating these tolerances drag performance is even smoother and more efficient than in previous Stella reels.

For more information on the new Stella FD spinning reels, visit the Shimano web site – www.shimano.com – for additional details on Shimano’s Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement and Propulsion Line Management System, or call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time).

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