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Shimano’s New NASCI Spinning Reels Built for Heavy Duty Work and Braid

Shimano has introduced its new NASCI spinning reels that are designed for use with braid.

The line-up includes the NASCI 1000, 2500, C3000HG, 4000XG and C5000XG.

The new reels feature proven Shimano technology with gear durability and water resistance being key focus points. Anglers will find Shimano’s Hagane Gear – a cold forged aluminum drive gear that is 165-percent stronger than zinc casting gears - and anti-reverse bearing (roller clutch).

NASCI also offers G-Free Body design that puts the center of gravity is closer to the rod to reduce fatigue. It also has a thicker, more durable bail wire and Shimano’s X-Ship technology where bearings support the pinion gear to efficiently transmit reeling power.

Additional NASCI features include a rigid aluminum cold forged handle for added durability, and an easy-to-adjust large front drag knob.

On sizes 1000-4000, the reels have felt drag washers that perform best for fishing situation under 10 pounds of drag pressure. The NASCI C5000 reel has CrossCarbon drag washer to better handle the higher drag pressure needed in coastal/inshore fishing situations.

The NASCI 1000, 2500 and C3000HG have 5.0:1 gear ratios – the 1000 takes in 31-inches of line per crank, the 2500 takes in 29-inches per crank, while the C3000, designed with the same body size as the 2500 but with a large capacity spool, take in 36-inches. With a powerful 4.7:1 gear ratio, the 4000XG pulls in 39-inches and the C5000 (same body size as 4000) takes in 41-inches per crank with a 6.2:1 gear ratio. All five reels feature five ball bearings plus Shimano’s one-way bearing Power Roller.

Developed to be used with PowerPro braid in mind but equally effective with monofilament or fluorocarbon lines, the NASCI 1000 has the capacity for 85 yards of 15-pound PowerPro or 140 yards of four-pound monofilament/fluorocarbon; the 2500 can handle 145 yards of 15-pound test PowerPro or 140 years of eight-pound mono/fluoro; with its larger capacity spool on a 2500 size body, the C3000HG holds 140 yards of 20-pound PowerPro or 170 yards of eight-pound mono/fluoro; 170 yards of 30-pound PowerPro or 200 yards of 10-pound test mono/fluoro fills the NASCI 4000XG; and the large spool/4000 body size NASCI C5000XG can take 200 yards of 30-pound PowerPro or 195 yards of 12-pound test mono/fluoro.

Models 1000, 2500 and C3000HG retail for $99. The 4000XG and C5000XG are $109.99.

For more information on the new NASCI spinning reels available in sizes for both freshwater and coastal/inshore saltwater use, see your local tackle dealer - visit the Shimano web site at http://fish.shimano.com - or call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time).