Shimano 2019 Stella SW 8000 HG SWC Spinning Fishing Reel

The Stella SW represents the pinnacle of innovation for Shimano reel technology and fish-fighting performance. For 2019, this flagship series has been upgraded and released in 8000, 10000 and 14000 sizes. For increased power and enhanced durability, this series features a range of upgrades. Infinity Drive has been incorporated for light and powerful winding and the upgraded Heatsink Drag (1000 and 14000 sizes) provides superior drag performance under extreme heat.

A waterproof rating of IPX8 is achieved through X-Protect and X-Shield with the aluminium Hagane Body acting as a rigid and super tough outer shell.  Now special X-Protect rubber gaskets have been incorporated into the line roller, making this mechanism ten times more durable than the previous model. A new and improved compact rotor design features in the 8000 sizes and has made the reel 50g lighter than the comparable Stella SW models. The HG models are designed for both casting and jigging, whereas PG is geared for jigging applications and XG for saltwater casting. Available in stores March 2019.

Shimano Stella SW 2019 8000 HG 
The 8000HG is the standard model that can be used for jigging, casting and other fishing situations such as live baiting. Infinity Drive is a new feature, which helps reduce rotational intertia by 20 per cent thanks to a more compact rotor and spool, in comparison to the conventional 8000. It's easy to feel the improvement with just a single turn of handle! Furthermore, a 50g weight saving has considerably improved its handle-ability. The jig action can be modified to suit the fish and the prevailing conditions. Thanks to these improvements, the new generation 8000 is born.