SHIMANO SPINNING REEL

STELLA FD

Featuring the new Propulsion and Paladin systems as well as the Aero Wrap II system, the Stella FD features a magnesium frame and sideplate along with an aluminum rotor to achieve its light weight, while maintaining its strength. The Stella FD also features a proprietary gear coating on top of the normal Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement that increases its durability even more.

FEATURES

• Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement Propulsion Line Management System:


• Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
• Aero Wrap II Oscillation
  
• SR-Concept: SR 3D Gear, SR Handle, SR 3BB Oscillation, SR Balanced Body, SR Floating Shaft, SR Boltless Mg Body, SR One Piece Bail Wire, SR Slider
  
• S A-RB
  
• Magnesium Frame & Sideplate
  
• Aluminum Rotor
  
• Aluminum Spool with Titanium Lip
  
• S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Shield Roller Clutch, S-Arm Cam
  
• Rigid Support System: Rigid Support Drag, SR Slider
  
• Machined Aluminum Handle
  
• Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment)
  
• Septon Handle Grips
  
• WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
  
• Maintenance Port
  
• Fluidrive II


• Dyna-Balance
  
• Super Stopper II
  
• Repairable Clicker

Spinning A New Revolution

Redesigning the entire high-end spinning lineup was more than a challenge. Rather than just adding ball bearings and changing appearance, the ultimate goal was to introduce groundbreaking innovations that would change the way spinning reels functioned. The end result, developed over a three-year period, was a myriad of new features designed to enhance your overall fishing experience.

First, a complete analysis of fishing with spinning tackle was undertaken. Interviews of guides, dealers and everyday fishermen were conducted, as well as hour upon hour of field testing to determine what areas of current spinning reel designs needed the most improvement. The result of these studies gave 3 critical targets:

• Gear Durability


• Casting Performance
  
• Line Management

These critical targets evolved using the SR-Concept. The SR-Concept combines the new concept of Reliance with all the aspects of the original S-Concept: Smooth, Silent and Strong.

From these critical targets evolved several new features that will drastically enhance the fishing experience for anyone who uses these new spinning reels. On any of the new Stella FD, Sustain FE, Stradic MgFB, Stradic FI and Saros F reels you will find some, or all of the following new features:

source and credits to : fish.shimano.com