Shimano Metanium DC Low-Profile Casting Reel

Description

The Shimano Metanium DC Low-Profile Casting Reel is as lightweight and versatile as it’s predecessor, with the addition of upgraded DC braking technology. With the new I-DC5 braking system, anglers will be able to fine-tune their braking settings to suit their line and conditions. Elevate your casting distance and accuracy to a whole new level with the Shimano Metanium DC!

• I-DC5 Braking
  • I-DC5 Braking allows anglers to select their line type on the inside of the reel, as well as an external dial to select brake force.

• HAGANE Body
  • The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the angler’s actions directly into cranking power. It’s efficiency through strength.

• Micro Module Gear II
  • State-of-the-art, gear tooth surface design and MicroModule Gear II, are further advanced through Shimano’s exclusive manufacturing technology. The surfaces of the drive gear and pinion gear have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in pursuit of perfection.

• S A-RB
  • These bearings have been through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearing’s rotation.

• X-SHIP
  • X-SHIP provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This means the gears will stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This will enhance the casting performance of the reel with lighter lures, and allow for longer casts.

• S3D Shimano Stable Spool Design
  • Shimano’s S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing a balanced and uniform thin wall aluminum constructed spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.

• SF Super Free Spool
  • SF was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and actually can drag on the spool shaft creating friction that can limit the length of a cast. With SF the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing so that when the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result is zero friction upon the spool shaft.