Shimano announces its new showcase spinning reel series. the Stella SW, offered in sizes and construction features to handle nearly any game fish found in the world’s oceans The 12 models include the STL-SW5000XG, 5000HG, 6000HG, 6000PG, 8000HG, 8000PG, 10000PG, the? Cape Cod Canal jigging special 14000XG, 18000HG, 20000PG, and a true spinning reel built to tackle Bluefin tuna? the STL-SW30000. Shimano’s SW-X Concept brings together power, rigidity, toughness, drag performance, and water resistance, focusing on retrieving power, strength, and durability. Features: X-Tough Drag, with its dramatically enhanced smoothness, control, and toughness anticipates the vigorous speed of Blue-Fin Tuna and Giant Tuna X-SHIP enhances power transmission through the gear. This results in increased cranking power with an extremely smooth feel X-Shield and X-Protect combine to provide extreme water resistance in the harshest conditions The Power Aluminum Body, X-Rigid Rotor, X-Rigid Body, and X-Rigid Handle combine to provide ultimate rigidity & eliminate loss of power caused by reel flex Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller IV Oversized Roller with Overflange for the Ultimate in Line Protection, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam Septon Handle Grip – On models 10,000 and up Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread-In Handle Attachment) Approved for saltwater use & Rated for use with PowerPro, Fluorocarbon, and Mono lines