Leaders never settle while redefining innovation — a trajectory of infinite evolution. The iconic heritage of the Stella family embodies this mindset with the debut of the new Stella FK aimed at enriching angler performance through the debut of industry-leading Shimano reel technology. Built upon the Shimano legacy of cold-forged Hagane gears for added strength with the refinement of MicroModule II technology, new InfinityXross technology extends the gear tooth horizontally to distribute load across the gear tooth more evenly for unequaled gear durability. InfinityDrive — passed down through its saltwater brethren — delivers light rotation and increased cranking power under load. With up to 10 times the durability, the revolutionary new Duracross drag system provides the smooth performance of felt but the toughness of Cross Carbon. Combining new spool and rotor innovations with proven Shimano technology increases casting and reeling performance with improved line management. Shimano’s new InfinityLoop technology extends the spool oscillation to produce a more even line lay for a beautiful winding shape that results in increased casting performance. The combination of the new Anti-Twist Fin — an elastic polymer on the underside of the roller — with a redesigned drag knob and fortified propulsion lip enhances reeling performance with superior line management. Infinity Evolution: The new Shimano Stella FK has arrived.
Shimano Stella FK Features:
- Anti-Twist Fin: Enhanced reel performance with superior line management
- CI4+: Advanced version of Shimano’s CI4 material and 2.5x more rigid than the original. Improves lightness and rigidity with reduced size and weight
- Duracross: Provides the smooth performance of felt with the toughness of Shimano Cross Carbon Drag
- G-Free Body: Shifts the reel’s center of gravity closer to the rod, reducing fatigue and enhancing casting comfort
- Hagane Body: Eliminates body flexing, resulting in better cranking power and efficiency through strength
- Hagane Gear: The fruit of Shimano’s inexhaustible pursuit for durability – the strength and power of forged metal continues to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels
- InfinityLoop: Extends spool oscillation to produce a more even line lay for a beautiful winding shape that results in increased casting performance
- InfinityXross: Extends the gear tooth horizontally to distribute load across the gear tooth more evenly for unequaled gear durability
- InfinityDrive: New main shaft supporting structure that improves winding torque and allows for incredibly smooth and light rotation
- Long Stroke Spool: Longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs, producing a smoother line lay during retrieval and translates into increased casting distance
- MicroModule Gear II: State-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design that has been analyzed and updated from the ground up to improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound
- One-Piece Bail: Seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm
- Propulsion Line Management System: Provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while also preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming
- Rigid Support Drag: Allows smooth and consistent drag delivery, even under high load
- S A-RB: Shielded bearings reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing
- Water Resistant Drag: With the use of rubber gaskets the drag is sealed against intrusion of the elements such as water and dust
- X-Protect: High-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation, providing added durability in tough conditions
- X-Ship: Improved gear durability and elimination of friction between the spool shaft and gear
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