Description
The Ultegra FD spinning reel delivers reliable performance with powerful winding and durable CoreSolid construction, incorporating flagship Shimano technologies at an accessible price. The redesigned internal structure of Ultegra FD features InfinityXross technology, which extends the cold-pressed HAGANE gear tooth surface, distributing force load over a wider area to prevent stress points and reduce wear, enhancing the reel's longevity. InfinityDrive technology offers smooth, effortless winding — even under heavy load — by reducing friction between the spool shaft and pinion gear for improved efficiency. The flexible polymer Anti-Twist Fin ensures even line lay on the spool and minimizes the occurrence of wind knots. For anglers who fish in both fresh and saltwater, the Ultegra FD features Shimano's X-Protect technology, which aids in preventing water from entering internal structures and helps reduce the risk of corrosion. With a blend of innovative features and lasting durability, the Ultegra FD is a dependable, performance-forward choice for all anglers at an exceptional value.
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Features:
- Aero Wrap II
- This two-speed oscillation system layers the line onto the spool in a crisscross pattern that reduces line-to-line friction for longer casts. AeroWrap reels utilize a patented worm gear design to move the spool upward quickly and downward slowly to wind the line in a precise pattern, reducing friction, and giving smoother, longer casting ability.
- CI4+
- CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4. This highly technical carbon material maintains 2.5 times more rigidity than CI4. While improving lightness and rigidity, the body and rotor are further reduced in size and weight.
- Cross Carbon Drag
- This drag material provides a wider range of drag settings, along with the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.
- G Free Body
- G Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler's hand position, the G Free Body helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
- HAGANE Gear
- With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of the reel. Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives you the long-lasting smoothness and pleasure that you feel when you first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear. Instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by special 3D design and then formed by Shimano's cold forging technology. The result is assured resilience. It's the fruit of Shimano's inexhaustible pursuit for durability; the strength and power of forged metal continues to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
- 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.
- Propulsion Line Management System
- The most obvious component of the Propulsion Line Management System is the new Propulsion spool lip design. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations, it has been determined that this new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming.
- 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.
- Silent Drive
- From the fundamental, whole-body design to the most intricate parts of the drive train, including the drive gear, wormshaft, wormshaft pin and wormshaft gear, every piece has been carefully reviewed, and the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to the highest tolerances.
- X-PROTECT
- By combining our water repellent coating and our specially designed, water channeling, labyrinth construction, X Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor 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.
| Model | Gear Ratio | Max Drag (lb) | Weight (oz) | Mono Line Capacity (lb/yds) | PowerPro Line Capacity (lb/yds) | Line Retrieve per Crank (in) | Ball Bearings |
| ULT1000D | 5.1 : 1 | 7 | 6.3 | 2/270 4/160 6/110 |
10/95 15/75 20/65 |
25 | 5/1 |
| ULT2500HGD | 5.8 : 1 | 20 | 7.6 | 8/140 10/120 |
10/150 15/145 30/100 |
34 | 5/1 |
| ULTC3000HGD | 5.8 : 1 | 20 | 7.8 | 6/230 8/170 10/140 |
10/200 20/140 40/105 |
34 | 5/1 |
| ULT4000XGD | 6.2 : 1 | 24 | 9.3 | 10/200 12/160 |
15/230 30/180 40/140 |
40 | 5/1 |
| ULTC5000XGD | 6.2 : 1 | 24 | 9.7 | 12/195 14/165 |
20/260 30/235 40/185 |
40 | 5/1 |
