Shimano Spheros Reels

  • Aluminum Frame
  • Graphite Sideplate
  • Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 & 18000 sizes)
  • Power Roller III Line Roller
  • S-Arm Cam
  • Aerowave Oscillation (3000 & 8000 sizes only)
  • Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 & 18000 sizes only)
  • 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 & 18000 sizes only)
  • Super Stopper II Anti-Reverse
  • Direct Drive Mechanism
  • Dyna-Balance
  • Fluidrive II
  • Cold Forged Aluminum Spool
  • Waterproof Drag
  • Easy Access Drag Washers
  • Dartainium Drag (6000 - 18000 sizes only)
  • Rubber Handle Grips
  • Repairable Clicker
  • Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 5000, 6000 & 8000 sizes. Part number: SWBAILKIT58
  • Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 & 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT)
  • Propulsion Line Management System
  • Stopperless Design (No Anti-Reverse Switch)
  • S A-RB Bearings (Shielded A-RB)
  • Approved for use in Saltwater
  • Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
Model Line Retrieve per Crank (in.) Line Capacity (# Test / Yards) Power Pro Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) Max Drag (lbs.) S A-RB Ball Bearings Roller Bearings Gear Ratio Weight (oz)
SP3000FB 27  6/230, 8/170, 10/140  10/240,15/195,30/135 22 3 1  5.1:1 12.5
SP4000FB 29  8/240, 10/200, 12/160  15/270,20/190,40/145 22 3 1  5.1:1 12.3
SP5000FB 31  10/240, 12/195, 14/165, 16/140  20/255,30/230,40/185 22 3 1  4.7:1 19.6
SP6000FB 33  10/300, 12/265, 16/170, 20/120  30/245,50/210,65/180 27 3 1  4.7:1 20.1
SP8000FB 33  10/390, 12/320, 14/270, 16/220, 20/160  40/300,50/295,65/185 27 3 1  4.7:1 19.6