The Stella STLSW18000HGD Spinning Reel is designed to elevate angler performance through industry-leading Shimano reel technologies. Built upon the Shimano legacy of cold-forged HAGANE gears for added strength, new InfinityXross technology extends the gear tooth horizontally to distribute load across the gear tooth more evenly for unequaled gear durability. The debut of Shimano’s new XX Tough Drag technology modifies the reel’s drag construction by moving the upper washer to the top of the spool and significantly increasing the drag washer size. The result: Greater drag durability and less heat accumulation for added performance.
The Stella SW D combines new spool and rotor innovations with proven Shimano technology, increasing casting and reeling performance with improved line management. Shimano’s new InfinityLoop technology leverages asymmetrical worm shaft grooves that change oscillation speeds depending on the direction of the spool movement to produce a more even line lay and beautiful winding shape. To the angler, InfinityLoops technology increases casting distance and eliminates unwanted drag spikes for a heightened fishingfighting performance. The combination of the new Anti-Twist Fin, an elastic polymer on the underside of the roller, with a redesigned drag knob and spool lip enhances reeling performance with superior line management. Conquer the Impossible: The new Stella SW 18000HGD has arrived.
Features
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XX Tough Drag:
- Shimano’s innovative XX Tough Drag technology modifies the reel’s drag construction by moving the upper drag washer to the top of the spool and significantly increasing the drag washer size. Utilized on 10000-size reels and above, XX Tough Drag offers enhanced durability, improved heat dissipation, consistent drag operation, and increased drag adjustment range.
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InfinityLoop:
- InfinityLoop system offers an asymmetrical oscillation pattern where the downstroke of the spool is slow and the upstroke is fast. This drastically improves line lay on the spool, resulting in a tight and organized configuration, resulting in longer casts, smoother drag performance, and efficient line retrieval.
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InfinityXross:
- The Main gear width has increased by 1.5 times. Wider gear teeth now enable better distribution of heavy loads between the main and pinion gears.
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Anti-Twist Fin:
- A flexible polymer fin installed near the line roller to maintain line tension in slack-line situations. This reduces sagging and prevents the line from falling off the bottom of the spool or wrapping around the spool in an uneven manner.
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Infinity Drive:
- An advanced structure that creates exceptionally light winding. The main shaft is supported by a 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.
