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Never stopping the pursuit of innovation, the Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reel takes a new step towards being a world-class leader of technology & performance. The Stella bloodline has been known got generations to continue this pursuit and the Stella FK surely continues with this trend.
The Stella FK features many proven Shimano technologies, such as cold-foraged HAGANE gears, HAGANE body, MIcroModulle II, silent drive, X-Ship and more. This new generation is given several new technologies such as InfinityXcross technology, Duracross drag system, InfinityLoop technology, and Anti-Twist Fin. Shimano's new InfinityXcross technology extends the gear teeth horizontally to distribute the load across the gear tooth more evenly, thus providing enhanced gear durability. This technology essentially reduces hotspots on the gear teeth themselves to even the load. Duracross drag system provides the smooth performance of a felt drag that is often seen on smaller freshwater reels where very light line is used, however with the toughness and capability of Cross Carbon drag. InfinityLoop enhances the spool oscillation to produce a more even line lay throughout the retrieve, therefore reducing line friction when casting due to a lesser line lay. Lastly, a new Anti-Twist Fin (an elastic polymer on the underside of the roller) as well as a redesigned drag knob and fortified propulsion lip, provides superior line management and enhanced reeling performance.
For the angler looking for the Swiss watch of high-end freshwater, inshore & nearshore performance in a spinning reel platform, the Stella FK is where it's at. The Stella line continues to be feature-rich with all the latest and greatest technology to give the angler the most unrivaled performance on the water.
Advancements in manufacturing technology and 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.
Constructed to enhance overall durability, this revolutionary drag washer incorporates cutting-edge materials woven in a unique pattern compared to conventional drag washers. Without sacrificing a smooth drag feel, this new material is greater than 10x more durable for improved drag performance.
The new AR-C spool shape improves line management by modifying both the shape and angle of the spool ring as well as the drag knob to significantly lessen the risk of line looping or fouling. Utilizing technology with a proven track record in Stella SW, a proprietary barrier coat is applied to the spool ring for strong abrasion resistance to maintain its original smooth condition.
The flexible polymer fin is installed near the line roller. This maintains line tension to reduce sagging and prevents the line from falling off the bottom of the spool or wrapping around the spool in an uneven manner.
The Infinity Drive structure is a more advanced version of the conventional X-SHIP structure that created exceptionally light winding. The main shaft, which had previously been supported by the pinion gear, is now supported by a new and unique low-friction bushing that significantly decreases frictional resistance. In addition, the main shaft has undergone a proprietary surface treatment and special processing to drastically reduce rotational torque, constructing a reel that can actively wind even under heavy loads.
Advancements in the internal structure and design extend the spool's oscillation to enable the spool to move up and down at an extremely low speed. This technology creates a precise winding pattern with less overlap that significantly reduces friction as the line leaves the spool during a cast. The result is smooth and exceptional casting performance, especially of light lures.
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Extremely smooth. But the drag top where you turn it to adjust is very sticky and hard to turn.