When it comes to the right reel to tackle saltwater fishing challenges, anglers know gears are one of the most important features to consider. Shimano now offers its Hagane cold-forged drive gear in the newly-designed Socorro SW spinning reels, available in four models – 5000SW, 6000SW, 8000SW and 10000SW – to take on the harsh saltwater environment and species including stripers, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog and fluke. All four sizes retail for $129.99 (USD).
Due to Shimano’s cold-forging capabilities, the Socorro SW reels feature the durability needed for weekend-after-weekend fishing use. Shimano’s X-Ship Technology provides increased bearing support for power transmission efficiency and perfect gear alignment, increasing power and enhancing smoothness when hooked into a big fish. Anglers will also appreciate the Cross Carbon Drag to handle fast, powerful fast runs from pelagic and large inshore species.
Reeling in 31-inches of line per crank, the Socorro 5000SW handles up to 225-yards of 30-pound test PowerPro braid or 195-yards of 12-pound test mono or fluorocarbon line. The 6000SW retrieves in 33-inches of line per crank, and has the spool capacity for 195-yards of 50-pound test PowerPro or 170-yards of 116-pound mono. Both of these reels features 4.6:1 gear ratios.
For surf, inshore jigging and slower action techniques where you need larger line capacity, the Socorro 8000SW and 10000SW have 4.9:1 gear ratios. The 8000SW retrieves 37-inches of line per crank and handles 265 yards of 50-pound test PowerPro or 250 yards of 16-pound test mono surf action, while the 10000SW pulls in 40-inches of line crank and holds up to 290 yards of 65-pound PowerPro or 220 yards of 20-pound mono.
For more information on the new Socorro SW spinning reels, see your local tackle dealer – visit the Shimano web site at http://fish.shimano.com – or call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time).