Shimano Stradic SW B Spinning Reel

Description

The Shimano Stradic SW B 8000PG is a heavy-duty spinning reel built for offshore and heavy inshore saltwater fishing. The "PG" in the model name stands for Power Gear, indicating a lower gear ratio that prioritises winding power and torque over speed — useful for fighting large, powerful fish and working heavy lures or jigs. The Stradic SW B series is designed with strength, robustness and water resistance comparable to Shimano's higher-end saltwater models, offering strong performance for its class. - Gear Ratio: 4.9:1 - Max Drag: 16 kg (35.3 lbs) - Practical Drag Force: 9 kg - Reel Weight: 670 g (23.6 oz) - Line Retrieve Per Crank: 94 cm (37 inches) - Bearings: 6/1 (6 Ball Bearings + 1 Roller Bearing) - PE Braid Capacity: #3−410 m, #4−300 m, #5−250 m - Nylon/Mono Capacity: #5−275 m, #6−230 m, #8−160 m - Spool Dimensions (Dia/Stroke): 61 mm/22 mm - Handle Length: 75 mm The Stradic SW B 8000PG is built on a platform of core Shimano technologies intended to ensure durability, power and smooth operation in harsh saltwater conditions. Power and durability: - HAGANE Gear: Created with Shimano's cold-forging technology, the HAGANE Drive Gear sits at the core of the reel, providing durability and strength for long-lasting smoothness under extreme pressure. - HAGANE Body: A rigid metal body that minimises deflection and warping, protecting the internal components and ensuring efficient power transfer from the handle to the gears. - X-Ship: Supports the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, increasing gear efficiency and durability, and providing lighter, smoother winding even under load. - Infinity Drive: A main shaft supporting structure that significantly reduces sliding resistance and improves winding torque, resulting in smooth, light rotation. - X Tough Drag (Models 5000-10000): A robust drag system with metal and carbon washers supporting the spool from both the top and bottom, enhancing heat dissipation and durability while providing stable, smooth drag performance with a high maximum drag of 16 kg. Water resistance: - X-Protect: Provides water resistance without increasing rotational friction. In the large Stradic SW models, a contact-type seal is used for critical areas such as the stopper bearing and line roller, achieving a high water-resistant rating (up to IPX8 equivalent for the stopper bearing). - X-Shield: Water-resistant seals are placed in all critical locations throughout the reel's body and side covers, providing a high level of water ingress protection to maintain performance against saltwater corrosion. Casting and line management: - AR-C Spool: An angled lip design on the spool allows the line to leave the spool with less friction and in smaller coils, leading to longer and more accurate casts while reducing the chances of line issues. - One-Piece Bail: A seamless design that allows line to travel unimpeded to the line roller, reducing friction and minimising the chance of tangles or snags on the bail arm. Smoothness and refinement: - SilentDrive: Reviews the fundamental design of the entire body and drive-related parts to eliminate minute rattles, gaps and shaking between components, resulting in smooth and quiet reeling. - S A-RB Bearings: Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings — high-corrosion-resistant ball bearings that feature shields on both sides to protect them from salt and sand. The 8000PG size is a versatile workhorse, suited to heavy jigging, bottom fishing and casting for large species such as Kingfish, Tuna, Amberjack, Snapper and other challenging game fish where power and drag capacity are paramount. The 4.9:1 low gear ratio ensures maximum cranking power when retrieving heavy lures from the depths or turning a stubborn fish away from structure.