Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Backbone Topwater Spin Combo 8ft 2in 50-80lb 2pc

Top quality rod and reel combo for saltwater jigging

The Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Backbone Topwater Spin Combo is perfect for saltwater anglers who want a heavy-duty rod and reel combo. The lightweight yet strong Backbone Topwater Rod complements Shimano’s Saragosa Reel that’s known for its superior strength and reliability. This combo is designed with the latest and powerful Shimano technologies to further enhance its superb quality and performance.

The Reel
The Saragosa SW has built an incredible reputation and the new Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Spinning Reel takes it to the next level. Packed with upgrades to deliver great cranking power and unmatched durability, this is the perfect reel to tackle those big offshore brutes.

The compact body design improves the reel's handing under load and the weight has been reduced. The new range incorporates top tier Shimano technologies such as X-Protect, X-Ship, Hagane Body and Hagane Gear into its lightweight compact body. Drawing upon the Stella SWC, Infinity Drive is included and provides improved pinion gear support which translates to greater cranking power. The X-Protect water resistance system improves the line roller durability to an IPX8 standard and the Cross Carbon Drag system is now waterproofed. Built for big fish in salty conditions, the Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Spinning Reel will continue to push the boundaries.

Infinity Drive
With the Infinity Drive, the pinion gear inner does not make contact with the main shaft, as high-sliding bushing supports the main shaft and sliding resistance is reduced. In addition to this, a special skidding coating on the main shaft helps to further reduce sliding resistance. Infinity Drive cuts handle rotation torque by about 30% in comparison to the conventional system, and makes the reel more powerful. This enables anglers to wind more aggressively, even under heavy load.

Hagane Body
The Hagane Body chassis is made of highly rigid aluminium alloy. It eliminates flex, warp and distortion of the reel, and protects the engagement of gears inside. This allows for smoother winding.

Hagane Gear
Hagane Gear is at the very heart of the reel and creates strength and durability. The entire cold-forging process is calculated in minute detail by special 3D design and the result is precision durability.

X-Protect
By combining water repellent coating and specially designed, water channeling labyrinth construction, X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation.

X-Shield
By placing sealing gaskets in 12 critical locations throughout the rigid aluminium body, Shimano is able to create a water resistant structure that can hold up against the toughest conditions and fish that Mother Nature has to offer.

X-Ship
By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with the S-ARB bearings and integrating bigger drive gear, Shimano increased the gearing efficiency and power. This results in a fishing reel with ultra-light handle rotation; less effort and power giving a perfect rotation even under heavy loads.

One Piece Bail
The one piece bail wire has no gap for the line to snag on during normal operation. Made of stainless steel, it reduces friction and allows the line to get into the line roller quicker.

Cross Carbon Drag
The drag material provides a wider range of drag settings, along with the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever.

The Rod
The favourite Backbone series of rods just got an overhaul. The new Shimano Backbone Topwater Spinning Rod is now stronger than ever, with a higher quality blank, good quality componentry and a new slick design that is bound to please.

EVA Full Grips
Customised EVA grips, shaped for maximum comfort and performance.

Graphite Blank
Utilising high quality graphite sheets rolled on custom designed mandrels, a sensitive yet extremely lightweight performance fishing blank is created.

Graphite Composite
Rod blanks combining both graphite and fibreglass materials in a particular manner can create a blank with characteristics that are best of both worlds, making a rod that has fibreglass robustness with the power of graphite.

Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Spinning Reel Features:

• Hagane Body
• Hagane Gear
• X-Protect
• X-Shield
• X-Ship
• AR-C Spool
• Rigid Support Drag
• One-Piece Bail
• Cross Carbon Drag

Shimano Saragosa 18000SW AHG Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Model: SRG18000SWAHG
• Mono Capacity: 10/310 Kg/m
• Capacity Diameter: 0.52/310 mm-m
• Capacity Powerpro: 50/600 lb/yd
• Gear Ratio: 5.7:1
• Retrieve per Crank: 129cm
• Bearings: 6+1
• Drag Power: 22kg
• Weight: 915g

Shimano Backbone Topwater Spinning Rod Features:

• Graphite blank
  
• Graphite composite
  
• EVA Full Grips
  
• SEA guides
  

Shimano Backbone Topwater Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Model: BB822TWSP5080
  
• Length: 8ft 2in
  
• Pieces: 2
  
• Line weight: 50-80lb
  
• Lure weight: N/A
  
• Blank: Carbon
  
• Butt assembly: Full Length EVA
  
• Guide: SEA Guides