Ultegra FD

Shimano's Ultegra FD represents the top-tier front drag reel in the mid-range category, offering advanced technologies borrowed from flagship models at a surprisingly accessible price. Solid, elegant and built to last, it combines power and smoothness in a lightweight yet robust body. It's designed to meet the needs of both seasoned anglers and those looking to upgrade their gear with a premium-quality product.
Part of the prestigious Coresolid family, the Ultegra FC ensures structural strength and refined engineering, making it ideal for tackling demanding catches and using high-resistance artificial lures. The CI4+ body guarantees lightness and rigidity, while the retrieve remains powerful and smooth even under heavy pressure.
The combination of technologies such as HAGANE Gear, Micro Module II, X-SHIP, Silent Drive, INFINITY XROS, and INFINITY DRIVE delivers flawless performance while minimizing friction and vibrations. Thanks to X-Protect, the reel resists water intrusion, making it perfect for Seabass fishing in saltwater as well as for all freshwater applications.
The Long Stroke AR-C spool maximizes casting distance, and the Anti-Twist Fin keeps the line perfectly managed at all times. The Ultegra FD is not just a reel, but a true concentration of technology at a remarkably competitive price, capable of adapting to multiple fishing styles and conditions.

INFINITY XROSS
It's an advanced transmission technology that uses gears with wider teeth. The larger surface area distributes pressure more evenly across the entire face of the teeth when they meet during rotation. Compared to traditional gears, INFINITYXROSS increases service life by 100% without affecting fluidity. Advantages: INFINITYXROSS offers longer life, especially in extreme pressure conditions, resulting in an increase in reel life. This allows the reel to work at its maximum performance for longer and without loss of power.

INFINITY DRIVE
It's the evolution of the conventional X-SHIP, made even more powerful. Winding resistance has been significantly reduced by supporting the main shaft, which was previously supported by a pinion, with a special low-friction bushing. In addition, by applying a special surface treatment and special machining to the main shaft itself, the rotation torque is significantly reduced.
Advantages: Thanks to the INFINITY DRIVE it will be possible to recover in a much more fluid and precise way even under high pressure.

ANTI-TWIST FIN
It's a removable elastic fin (to be removed only if you use lines greater than 0.47mm or with big knots), placed on the rotor next to the line guide. It's designed to create the perfect tension between the line and the spool and ensure better line management efficiency, especially when using the soft and thin braid.
Advantages: The ANTI-TWIST FIN is particularly useful for those who fish with thin diameters or very soft lines and braids. If the line between the reel and the lure loosens when retrieve is stopped, or immediately after casting, the ANTI-TWIST FIN prevents the line from coming out of the line guide, avoiding any problems whatsoever.

ALL OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
- Ci4 body;
- Hagane Gear for a sensation of pleasure and fluidity perpetuated over time;
- Micro Module Gear II for a smoother feel during retrieve;
- Silent Drive which eliminates all vibrations for silent retrieve;
- X-Protect for safe use even at sea;
- AR-C and Long Stroke spool for long and precise casts;
- S A-RB bearings with special anti-corrosion treatment.

OFFICIAL SHIMANO 2 YEAR WARRANTY (with extension to 3 years by registering at www.shimanofishnetwork.it)