Shimano Stella SW 4000HG C Spin Reel

THE PINNACLE OF SHIMANO SPIN REELS

The Shimano Stella SW 4000HG C Spin Reel sets the standard for premium spin reels across the market. Identified as the leader of the spin category within the Shimano stable the Stella range has carved out its respected space in the New Zealand market. After a recent upgrade, the Shimano Stella goes to a whole NEW level introducing Infinity Drive technology to complement the existing X-Ship system to deliver light and powerful winding. The Stella SW 4000HG C Spin Reel is one of the most versatile sizes of the Stella range suited for multiple fishing applications. The 4000 size is perfect for heavy soft baiting when targeting XOS snapper on offshore reefs as well as casting small stickbaits for Kingfish at your local. The HG Gearing system provides a high retrieval rate which allows better action delivery from your chosen lure. The Land & Sea team recommend the Shimano Grappler, Shimano Ocea Plugger & the Shimano Game Rods as the perfect combination for your Shimano Stella SW 4000HG C Spin Reel!

For increased power and enhanced durability, this series features a range of upgrades. Infinity Drive has been incorporated for light and powerful winding and the upgraded Heatsink Drag provides superior drag performance under extreme heat. A water resistance rating of IPX8 is achieved through X-Protect and X-Shield with the aluminium Hagane Body acting as a rigid and super tough outer shell. The HG models are designed for both casting and jigging, whereas PG is geared for jigging applications and XG for saltwater casting.

Infinity Drive: Light and Powerful Winding
The new Stella SW employs 'Infinity Drive' where the pinion gear inner does not make contact with the main shaft, as a high-sliding bushing supports the main shaft. With this new structure, the sliding resistance of the main shaft is drastically reduced. In addition to this, a special skidding coating on the main shaft helps to further reduce sliding resistance. InfinityDrive cuts handle rotation torque by about 30 per cent in comparison to the conventional system and make the reel more powerful.

Heatsink Drag: Upgraded Drag with Heat Resistance
The 'Heat Sink Panel', where the heat generated by drag is released, stops any decrease in drag performance, due to thermal sagging, by around 50%. The 'Insulation Sheet', which blocks heat transfer to the spool, prevents spool temperatures from increasing by around 30%. The evolution of the new drag system is easier on the line and more stable than ever. Featured in models 10000 to 30000.

X-Protect: IPX8 Water Resistant Performance
X-Protect was developed for stopper bearing protection in the previous model and provided high-level waterproofing. The new Stella SW employs X-Protect for its line roller as well and further improves its waterproofing performance. The new structure protects bearings inside the line roller from the harsh saltwater environment, and bearing durability is ten times greater than conventional designs.

Hagane Gear: Precision Cold-Forged for Strength
The Hagane Gear is produced by applying approximately 200 tons of pressure to the raw metal through a unique technology called Precision Cold Forging. Delivered with micron accuracy, no cutting work is involved. Hard and tough, the Hagane Gear has high durability and delivers smooth winding.

Hagane Body: Rigid Aluminium Body for Protection
The Hagane Body chassis is made of highly rigid aluminium alloy. It eliminates flex, warp and distortion of the reel, and protects the engagement of gears inside. This allows for smoother winding.

X-Rigid Rotor: Strong and Balanced
By verifying the thickness of the aluminium alloy rotor body through detailed 3D analysis, strong rigidity, high durability and excellent rotational balance is created. Thanks to its strong rigidity, the X-Rigid Rotor contributes to improved effectiveness of various parts such as the drag.

Silent Drive: Silky Smooth Winding Performance
From the basic body design through to the most intricate parts of the drive train including the drive gear, worm shaft, worm shaft pin and worm shaft gear, every piece has been carefully reviewed. Consequently, the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to the highest tolerances. As a result, a new generation of silky smooth winding performance and pristine silence has been achieved.

X-Ship: Supported Pinion Gear
In addition to an enlarged drive gear, optimum positioning of the pinion and drive gears, and two-point support of the pinion gear whose ends are supported by bearings, all these mechanisms deliver robust gear engagement. The X-Ship system permits smooth winding, even under heavy loads.

X-Tough Drag
Each drag washer is composed of metal or carbon, which has high resistance to friction. Supporting the spool from both the top and bottom means highly durable and stable drag performance.

Rigid Support Drag
Supporting the spool at two-points of the main shaft and bearing inside the spool eliminates spool wobble and delivers a stable, smooth drag function.

Shimano Stella SW 4000HG C Spinning Reel Features

• Shimano Infinity drive technology
• Designed specifically for offshore fishing applications
• Heatsink drag system dissipates heat away from the spool
• Minimizes drag-force drops caused by friction
• Provides insulation for the line, ensuring line strength
• Shimano Hagane body technology
• Shimano Hagane gear technology 
• Shimano X-Ship
• Silent drive refinement
• X-shield protection 
• X-protect offer unsurpassed water protection
• Shimano X-tough drag
• Rigid support drag
• Shimano patented ARC spool
• One-piece Bail Arm

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