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ULTEGRA Ci4 XS-A | XS-B For anglers wanting extreme distance casting feeder reels the two Ultegra XS models are the ones to look at. Taken from our carp range the 4500 and 5500 sizes are compact ‘Big Pit’ reels (the sizes don’t conform to our normal match reel sizes) which have become popular with top match anglers in the know! Essentially both models perform the same functions, the major difference being the Ultegra Ci4 XS-A is a new model with an ultra light Ci4 body. This extra lightness enables even greater rod speed to be achieved when casting, giving increased distance.
TECHNICAL DATA The Ultegra XS-B has one less ball bearing, plus a roller bearing and an XT-7 body. Both models feature AR-C spool, 2 speed oscillation and Aero Wrap II for stunning line lay, which enables the line to fly off the spool with minimal resistance. When fi shing at extreme range you need a reel that can eat up line on the retrieve and both Ultegra models, in both sizes, retrieve over a metre of line per turn on the handle. We are the first to admit that the Ultegra models are specialist tools, for special situations, but if you want a distance reel for match fi shing either of these models will do the job brilliantly.
ULTEGRA Ci4 XS-A Model
Weight Gear Ratio
Capacity
490
5.3:1
12lb/265yds 5xS A-RB + 1 RB
ULTCI45500XSA
495
5.3:1
12lb/315yds 5xS A-RB + 1 RB
• 2-Speed Oscilation • Aero Wrap II • Maintenance Port • AR-C Spool • Waterproof Drag
• Hypergear • Super Stopper II • Dyna-Balance • Power Roller • Floating Shaft II
Model
Weight Gear Ratio
Capacity
Ultegra XS 4500
Bearings
ULT4500XSB
570
5.3:1
12lb/265yds 4xS A-RB + 1 RB
ULT5500XSB
565
5.3:1
12lb/315yds 4xS A-RB + 1 RB
• Hypergear • Super Stopper II • Dyna-Balance • Power Roller • Floating Shaft II
COMPACT BIG PIT SIZE:
Technium 4000
1X
SPARE SPOOL
ULTEGRA XS-B
• 2-Speed Oscilation • Aero Wrap II • Maintenance Port • AR-C Spool • Waterproof Drag
The 4500 and 5500 Ultegra models are from Shimano’s Big Pit range and are much bigger than standard 4000 and 5000 sized reels.
Bearings
ULTCI44500XSA
Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations it has been determined that this new AR-C spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design.
1X
SPARE SPOOL