Shimano Ultegra 2500 and Backbone Elite Light Spinning Combo 7ft 2-5kg 4pc

A lightweight spinning combo that's heavy on performance

If you're looking for a combo that's lightweight yet durable, then the Shimano Ultegra 2500 and Backbone Elite Light Spinning Combo is the perfect pair for you. The Shimano Ultegra reel's sleek design, Hagane gear and smooth cranking power matches the Backbone Elite rod's sensitivity, making it an ideal combo to use for all-day freshwater fishing. Packed with great features and backed with the quality that Shimano's known for, this combo will satisfy your need for power without sacrificing comfort.

The Reel
The new Shimano Ultegra 2500 FB Spinning Reel is designed and built with inspired performance in mind. It's packed with premium Shimano features to provide smoothness and durability that you want in a fishing reel. The Ultegra 2500 FB is well suited to all spin-lure fishing applications.

Shielded Anti-Reverse Bearings
These bearings have been through the same process as the A-RB bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearings' rotation.

Aluminium Cold Forged Spool
These spools provide strength and durability over diecast aluminium or graphite spools.

Power Roller
This is an oversized line roller that reduces twist from casting and retrieving and is enhanced with a tapered area on the support to help line get onto the roller quicker.

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.

AR-C Spool Management System
Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations it has been determined that this new AR-C spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming. It also allows the line to flow off the spool in smaller loops during the cast, which means less slap on the stripper guide. This means longer casts with less friction.

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.

The Rod
The Shimano Backbone Elite Light Spinning Rod is part of the rebirth of New Zealand's most popular Shimano rod series ever - lighter, stronger, more powerful and cosmetically appealing.

The Shimano Backbone-Elite range of rods continue Shimano's dedication to producing superb quality rods at genuinely reasonable prices. The Shimano Backbone-Elite range, are built on exceptionally high quality composite blanks. All rods are heavy duty and have moderate and fast actions, are finished with top quality Shimano Soft Touch reel seals, guides and bindings.

Shimano Ultegra 2500 FB Spinning Reel Features:

• Shielded Anti-Reverse Bearings
  
• Aluminium Cold Forged Spool
  
• X-Ship
  
• AR-C Spool Management System
  
• HAGANE Gear
  

Shimano Ultegra 2500 FB Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Model: TRULT25 - ULTEGRA 2500FB
  
• Retrieve per crank: 63.5 cm
  
• Bearings: 5+1
  
• Max Drag: 9 kg
  
• Drag Type: Front
  
• Weight: 240g
  
• PowerPro Capacity: 10 lbs (150 yds)
  
• Gear Ratio: 6.0:1
  

Shimano Backbone Elite Light Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Product Code: TDBE050
  
• Pieces: 4
  
• Line Weight: 2-5 kg
  
• Lure Weight: N/A
  
• Blank Type: 24/30 ton Graphite
  
• Grip Assembly: Cork/EVA
  
• Length: 2.13 m / 7 feet
  
• Guide Type: Ceramic
  
• Action: Medium-Fast
  
• Gimbal Type: Rubber Cap
  
• Reel Seat: Shimano Soft Touch