Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Backbone Light Spinning Combo 7ft 6in 3-5kg 2pc

Superb quality combo to get a superb quality catch

The Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Backbone Light Spinning Combo is the perfect combo that will get you that big catch you've been dreaming of.

The Reel
The Shimano Stradic has been a solid performer in the New Zealand market for many years now and this model upgrade is no different. Shimano's engineers have done it again by creating a more lightweight, compact yet powerful mid-priced spinning reel.

The new Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Spinning Reel features the newly-developed Magnumlite Rotor, giving a lighter feel - making this reel simply a delight to use, with better balance in the hand. It also features Shimano's X-Ship technology, which not only makes the fishing experience much more enjoyable with ultra-smooth retrieves, but also gives you more grunt when cranking in those larger saltwater species.

Every part has been designed to improve your experience on the water. The sleek G-Free body provides a better weight balance to reduce fatigue. Plus, the presence of Coreprotect on the roller clutch, the drag, the body and the line roller, indicate that this reel is going to be perfectly at home in the world’s harshest environment — saltwater. Whether you're casting light Rapala lures to Trout, softbaiting the wash or micro-jigging for Snapper, the Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Spinning Reel eats it up!

Magnumlite Rotor
The newly-developed Magnumlite Rotor is made out of new CI4 material that's lighter and stronger than the 1st generation CI4 - providing you with effortless handle rotation by reducing the weight dramatically.

Hagane Gear
The new Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Spinning Reel is enhanced by its Hagane Gears, complementing the G Free Body design for better all-around performance. With amazing strength and durability, the Hagane gear is at the very heart of this reel - giving long-lasting smoothness and feel. Its entire surface is calculated in minute detail by 3D and formed by Shimano’s cold forging technology.

X-Ship
Together with the Hagane cold-forged drive gear, Shimano combined X-Ship technology which results in a smooth, powerful and durable reel. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This means that the gears will stay in 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.

The Rod
The favourite Backbone series of rods just got an overhaul. The new Shimano Backbone Light 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.

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 Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Spinning Reel Features:

• Hagane gears: precision cold forged drive gears
  
• X-ship: smoother and stronger precision gear system
  
• Magnumlite Rotor
  
• Core protect: 360° all-weather water-resistant performance
  
• Ci4+ body construction
  
• G Free Body: the center of mass of the reel is moved closed to the rod to improve weight and balance in the hand
  
• AR-C Spool
  
• Shielded A-RB
  
• One-piece bail

Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 HG FB Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Gear ratio: 6.0:1
  
• Drag pressure: 9kg/20lb
  
• Weight: 190g
  
• 6+1 S A-RB bearings
  
• Retrieve rate: 88cm per rotation
  
• Capacity: 0.25mm-160m

Shimano Backbone Light Spinning Rod Features:

• Graphite blank
  
• Graphite composite
  
• SEA guides
  

Shimano Backbone Light Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Model: BB762SP35
  
• Length: 7ft 6in
  
• Pieces: 2
  
• Line weight: 3-5kg
  
• Lure weight: 6-14g
  
• Blank: Carbon
  
• Butt assembly: Cork
  
• Guide: SEA Guides