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XT-LARGE ARBOR Cold forging technology is at the very heart of Shimano’s bike and fishing tackle business. Th is process ensures a strong yet lightweight frame and spool. The frame is then machined and the result is a reel that is as impressive to behold as it is to use. Rods have become increasingly lighter thanks to the use of cutting edge materials and technology. It is therefore important that reels follow suit to ensure a well-balanced outfit and, at 160g, the 7/8 version is one of the lightest metal reels on the market. As well as cold forging, Shimano is known for the quality of its’ drags and the Biocraft XT benefits here too. Both the 3/4 and 5/6 sizes incorporate a single disk micro-adjustable drag, whilst the 7/8 features a double disk system. A quick-change push button spool and easy handle conversion complete the specification.
BLAXT34 BLAXT56 BLAXT78 BLAXT910
115 130 160 235
1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
WF3 + 81m / WF4 + 45m WF5 + 112m / WF6 + 90m WF7 +157m / WF8 +135m WF9F + 30m / 250m
2+1 Roller Bearing 2+1 Roller Bearing 2+1 Roller Bearing 2+1 Roller Bearing
XT FLY The Biocraft XT reel is based on one of the most highly respected flyfishing reels of the last decade - The Ultegra Fly. One major improvement of the Biocraft over its’ predecessor, however, is in the spool. Whilst the traditional design of the spool has remained, it is now cold-forged, rather than die-cast. The result is a spool that retains the same strength as the Ultegra, but is lighter. The spool is also anodised, making the reel suitable for both freshwater and saltwater applications.
BXT34 BXT56 BXT78
120 135 170
1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
WF4F + 45m / WF5F +20m WF5F + 120m / WF7F + 70m WF7F + 230m / WF9F +135m
1 Roller Bearing 1 Roller Bearing 1 Roller Bearing
AX FLY LINE
Front Belly m RearmTaper Taper m BIOCRAFT AX FLY LINE WEIGHT FORWARD BIOAXWF4F 0.3m 2.50m 6.75m 0.50m BIOAXWF5F 0.3m 2.50m 6.75m 0.50m BIOAXWF6F 0.3m 2.50m 7.0m 0.50m BIOAXWF7F 0.3m 2.50m 7.25m 0.50m BIOAXWF8F 0.3m 2.75m 7.25m 0.75m BIOAXWF6I 0.3m 2.50m 7.0m 0.50m BIOAXWF7I 0.3m 2.50m 7.25m 0.50m BIOAXWF8I 0.3m 2.75m 7.25m 0.75m BIOAXWF9I 0.3m 2.75m 7.50m 0.75m BIOAXWF6S 0.3m 2.50m 7.0m 0.50m BIOAXWF7S 0.3m 2.50m 7.25m 0.50m BIOAXWF8S 0.3m 2.75m 7.25m 0.75m BIOAXWF9S 0.3m 2.75m 7.50m 0.75m BIOCRAFT AX FLY LINE DOUBLE TAPER BIOAXDT3F 0.3m 2.50m 19.40m 2.50m BIOAXDT4F 0.3m 2.50m 19.40m 2.50m BIOAXDT5F 0.3m 2.50m 19.40m 2.50m BIOAXDT6F 0.3m 2.75m 18.90m 2.75m Tip m
Biocraft AX lines feature a redesigned core structure that reduces memory, whilst at the same time increasing casting performance. Available as high quality floating, intermediate and full density compensated fast sinking versions. For the traditionalist, a floating line is also available in a double taper version. The Biocraft AX range of lines represents outstanding value for money.
Run/ Total Line m Length
Colour
Density
14.95 14.95 14.70m 14.45m 13.95m 14.70m 14.45m 13.95m 13.70m 14.70m 14.45m 13.95m 13.70m
25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m 25m
Pale Pink Pale Pink Pale Pink Pale Pink Pale Pink Violet Violet Violet Violet D/Green D/Green D/Green D/Green
Floating Floating Floating Floating Floating Inter 1.5” per sec Inter 1.5” per sec Inter 1.5” per sec Inter 1.5” per sec Sinking 3” per sec Sinking 3” per sec Sinking 3” per sec Sinking 3” per sec
0.3m 0.3m 0.3m 0.3m
25m 25m 25m 25m
Pale Olive Pale Olive Pale Olive Pale Olive
Floating Floating Floating Floating