The STRADIC is already a well known and highly appreciated spinning reel which is used by hundred of thousands anglers, all over the world. Already for years and years, all these anglers have the same experience about STRADIC: strong and reliable, a reel which will never let them down. The new STRADIC FL – successor of the FK – will of course carry this same identity: strong and reliable. However, there are some new exciting features on the FL:Rotation Smoothness (MicroModule II, Silent Drive)Durability (Increased Hagane Gear strength, X Protect)Casting Performance (Long stroke spool).This proposition makes the STRADIC FL the ideal ‘all-round’ spinning reel. It can be used for any type of freshwater fishing and is very suitable for ways of fishing where reliability and strength are important (river fishing, big fish, bigger lures). At the same time this reel is an ideal choice for saltwater inshore fishing. Because the versatile range with many sizes and gear ratios, there will be always a suitable Stradic for every angler.HAGANEHAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano’s precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.HAGANE GEARThe HAGANE Drive Gear is produced by Shimanos coldforging technology, without the need for additional machining. This delivers a longlasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel. Traditional diecast, machined gears are less durable under heavy loads.MICROMODULEThe MICROMODULE Gear II has evolved with Shimano’s unique manufacturing technology and a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The drive and pinion gear surfaces have been analyzed and updated from the ground up in Shimano’s pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound.X SHIPX 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 increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.HAGANE BODYThe HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler’s actions directly into cranking power.SILENTDRIVEThe basic design of the entire body and drive-related parts were reviewed one by one to reduce minute rattles, gaps, and shaking between parts down to the smallest detail. It provides smooth and quiet reel rotation.X PROTECTX PROTECT provides high-level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.G FREE BODYG 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 anglers hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.AR-C SPOOLThe spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.LONG STROKE SPOOLThe LONG STROKE SPOOL has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. It contributes to improved casting feel and distance.CROSS CARBON DRAGThe CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.SA-RBS A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimanos A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.ONE-PIECE BAILONE-PIECE BAIL allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.Bearings : 6+1Variant : ReelBody : HaganeDrag Power : 9 kgHandle : AluminiumLine Retrieve : 89 cmSpool Material : Long Stroke AR-C SpoolSeries : StradicWaterproof drag : YesWeight : 225 gSize Reel / Spool : 2500 HGBody : MetalSpare Spool : NoMade in : ChinaGear Ratio : 6,0:1Line Capacity : 0,25mm – 160m.