Shimano North America Fishing goals to raise the usual for high-performance spinning reels with nice worth with the brand new 2025 Ultegra FD. Designed to satisfy the wants of anglers in each recent and saltwater, the Ultegra FD is a mix of Shimano’s cutting-edge expertise, long-lasting CoreSolid building, and nice worth; all rolled into one glossy package deal of a spinning reel.
“The Ultegra FD is constructed for anglers who demand dependable efficiency and superior options with out breaking the financial institution,” stated Bob Mahoney, Shimano Freshwater Advertising Supervisor. “It’s a reel designed to deal with numerous situations, from bass and walleye to main inshore species, with the sturdiness and smoothness that anglers can depend on.”
The Ultegra FD is constructed round Shimano’s InfinityXross expertise. This works to increase the gear enamel floor of the cold-forged HAGANE gear so it evenly distributes drive throughout the mating floor. Giving the gearing enhanced sturdiness for the lifetime of the reel. Then, for seamless cranking energy, the InfinityDrive expertise reduces the friction between the spool shaft and pinion gear, so even underneath heavy load, the reel nonetheless winds effortlessly. On high of those premium options, the reel additionally comes with Shimano’s Anti-Twist Fin, a versatile polymer fin on the bail arm that helps guarantee even line lay and reduces the opportunity of wind knots occurring. Lastly, Shimano’s X-Defend expertise protects the reel from water intrusion, making it an important selection for saltwater and freshwater anglers. All of this mixed makes for a high-performance reel that ought to final season after season, with a extra cheap value level with an MSRP of $159.99 – $179.99, relying on the dimensions.
Shimano 2025 Ultegra FD Spinning Reel Key Options
- 5 + 1 Ball Bearings
- InfinityXross – Extends the cold-pressed HAGANE gear tooth floor
- InfinityDrive – clean, easy winding — even underneath heavy load
- Anti-Twist Fin – Ensures even line lay on the spool and minimizes the incidence of wind knots
- Hagane Gear – Chilly-forged, extraordinarily sturdy and wear-resistant alloy from Shimano
- X-Defend – Aids in stopping water from getting into inside buildings and helps cut back the danger of corrosion
- Gear Ratio – 5.1:1, 5.8:1, 5.8:1, 6.2:1, 6.2:1
- Weight – 6.3 oz, 7.6 oz, 7.8 oz, 9.3 oz, 9.7 oz
- Max Drag – 7lb, 20lb, 20lb, 24lb, 24lb
- Reel Sizes – 1000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000
- MSRP – $159.99 – $179.99
