SPHEROS C3000 HG SW | Free domestic shipping on most items The No.1 Source For All Your Fishing Needs 30 Day Returns Policy Description The Shimano Spheros SW reels are well known for their ability to subdue some serious saltwater game fish and withstand the saltiest of environments while still coming at an affordable price. Coming in at more of inshore/light tackle sizes, the Spheros SW inshore is packed full of Shimano's proprietary reel technologies while still coming at an affordable price. Internally, the Spheros SW inshore features Shimano's Cold Forged Hagane Gearing to ensure that the reel will last many seasons of fish fighting, while retaining the smoothness Shimano is well known for. Throughout the reel Shimano has treated it with their CoreProtect coating which gives the reel water resistance in the key areas to prevent water intrusion. The Cross Carbon drag system allows the angler to put down smooth and reliable stopping power against big striped bass, bluefish, albies and many other gamefish we see here in the Northeast. Features: * Hagane Gear - Boasting amazing strength and durability, Hagane Gear is a process in which the gearing is calculated in minute detail and cold forged instead of being cut. This application of state-of-the-art technologies gives the angler reel smoothness from the first use through years of enjoyment. * Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to its stiffness and impact resistance. The result? An angler's actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It's efficiency through strength. * X-Ship - By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear remains in precise alignment with the drive gear and stays in the same position under even the heaviest of loads. This eliminates friction between the spool shaft and gear which translates to better casting performance and increased gear durability. * CoreProtect - The concept of CoreProtect is simple to provide exceptional water resistance without creating any additional rotational resistance on the retrieve. The reel is treated at key areas such as the roller clutch, body, and line roller to resist water intrusion. * Cross Carbon Drag - Allows for a wider range of drag settings, enhanced drag washer durability, and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever. * S A-RB Bearings - These bearings undergo the same anti-corrosion process as Shimano's A-RB Bearings, with the addition of shields on both sides of the bearings to reduce the possibility of salt, dirt, or other foreign objects inhibiting the bearing's rotation. Model Gear Ratio Weight (oz) Line Capacity Max Drag SPC3000HGSW 6.0:1 9 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 20 lbs SP4000XGSW 6.2:1 9.9 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 24 lbs SP3000XGSW 6.2:1 8.6 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 20 lbs