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Item Details
- Brand: Shimano
- Model: 21 Spheros SW 6000HG
- Type: Saltwater Spinning Reel
- Gearing: High Gear (HG)
- Condition: New In Box (NIB)
Why This Spheros SW Reel
The Shimano 21 Spheros SW is widely regarded as one of the best value-to-performance saltwater workhorse reels on the market. Evolving from Shimano's top-tier offshore lineup, the 21 Spheros incorporates flagship technologies—like Infinity Drive and X-Protect—previously reserved for the Stella and Twin Power series.
The 6000HG size is the perfect middle-ground powerhouse. Featuring a High Gear (5.7:1) ratio, it picks up line quickly, making it highly versatile for casting topwater plugs, working jigs, or quickly clearing the strike zone. Whether you are targeting inshore bruisers like striped bass, snook, and tarpon, or handling light offshore duties, this reel provides uncompromising cranking power and durability in corrosive saltwater environments.
Key Features
- HAGANE Gear & Body: Cold-forged metal gearing and a highly rigid aluminum body eliminate flex and translate your cranking power directly to the rotor.
- Infinity Drive: A highly advanced pinion gear support system that drastically reduces friction, allowing for lighter, smoother winding even under extreme loads.
- X-Protect & X-Shield: Top-tier water resistance technology utilizing labyrinth construction and water-repellent coatings to keep saltwater, sand, and dirt out of the roller clutch and line roller.
- Cross Carbon Drag: Engineered to provide smooth, consistent drag performance and exceptional durability when fighting fast-running pelagics.
- AR-C Spool: Specially designed spool lip allows line to leave the spool in smaller loops for longer, more accurate casting with less chance of wind knots.
Reel Specifications
The 6000HG is optimized for fast retrieval and immense stopping power in a relatively compact frame.
Model: 6000HG Specification Gear Ratio 5.7:1 Max Drag 22 lbs (10 kg) Weight ~15.9 oz (450 g) Bearings 4+1 (Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings) Care & Maintenance
- Maintenance: Lightly rinse with fresh, low-pressure water after every saltwater use. Do not submerge. Let air dry completely before storing.
- Lubrication: Periodically add Shimano recommended oil/grease to the line roller and designated maintenance ports.
Overview
The Shimano 21 Spheros SW 6000HG brings elite-level saltwater technologies into an incredibly durable, daily-driver reel. Packed with HAGANE cold-forged internals and Infinity Drive, this New In Box spinning reel is ready to conquer the surf, the pier, or the boat for seasons to come.
