SHIMANO Ultegra Spinning Reel

Designed for serious surf casters, the Shimano Ultegra XSE and XTD Surf Reels deliver consistent long-casting performance, extreme versatility, and the durability to handle the toughest conditions. Whether you’re throwing giant swimbaits from the Cape Cod Canal, slinging eels in Montauk, or launching chunks past the third breaker on the Outer Banks, these reels are engineered to give anglers the edge.

Shimano’s patented technologies shine in this series: Super Slow Oscillation (XTD 14000) and Slow Oscillation (XTD 5500) provide precision line lay for maximum casting distance and control. Infinity Drive debuts in the surf reel category with the Ultegra XSE, offering up to 30% more winding power under load for unmatched fish-fighting performance. The ultra-rigid CI4+ body reduces flex while maintaining a lightweight design, allowing for superior meshing of Shimano’s cold-forged HAGANE Gear. Combined with X-Ship for improved gear durability even under the heaviest loads, the Ultegra Surf family offers exceptional smoothness and long-lasting reliability.

Features:

• Super Slow Oscillation (XTD 14000) / Slow Oscillation (XTD 5500) for precision line lay and maximum casting distance
• Infinity Drive technology provides up to 30% more winding power under heavy loads
• X-Ship system enhances gear durability under extreme pressure
• CI4+ body is lightweight, rigid, and reduces flex for solid gear alignment
• Cold-forged HAGANE Gear ensures long-lasting strength and smoothness
• Engineered for peak performance in all surfcasting situations

Spooling Option

Select from standard spooling options listed in the drop-down menu above, or let us know how you would like your reel spooled. Custom spooling including top-shots, wind-ons, hollow-core backing, and fluorocarbon are available. Call or send a note with your requirements and we’ll advise costs. All reels are machine spooled under ideal tension, braid is spooled with approximately 50 feet of mono backing. Wind-on leaders are offered for both hollow core and non-hollow braid, hollow core is spliced and non-hollow braid is connected loop-to-loop with a bimni twist.