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Shimano Ultegra XSB 5500

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• 2 Speed Oscillation
• Aero Wrap II
• Hypergear
• Dynabalance
• Floating Shaft II
• Super Stopper II
• Instant Drag
• Power Roller
• Gear Ratio: 5.3 to 1
• Spare Spool Supplied
• Line Capacity: 5500XSB 12lb-320yds
• Weight � 4500 = 570g 5500 = 565g

The Ultegra XSB has all the characteristics you would expect from a high quality reel from Shimano. The tradition for exceptional line lay has been kept in place with the inclusion of every feature you would expect to find on a reel of this quality from Shimano. One of the most pleasantly surprising and noticeable features of the Ultegra XSB�s is the smooth performance for a reel of this size. They perform as well as any 10000 size, top of the range Baitrunner I have used but offer the power and all round performance to compare to any big pit reel. The spool fitted and spare, are of a light weight aluminium construction and are incredibly light yet strong.

The Ultegra XSB4500 and 5500 are both fitted with a front drag system. This super smooth drag control, instantly gives you total control when playing fish at all times. By simply making one and a half turns of the drag control in an anti-clockwise direction you have then turned the reel into a free spool mode which then makes it ideal for all day and night fishing situations when an alarms are being used when targeting carp bream or tench or when you are expecting violent takes from big barbel on rivers. I now actually prefer this method of control over a traditional baitrunner system as it offers less abrupt engagement when you connect with a running fish.

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