{"product_id":"shimano-stella-sw-8000hgd","title":"SHIMANO STELLA SW 8000HGD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIMANO STELLA SW 8000HGD SPINNING REEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano Stella SW 8000HGD is a premium saltwater spinning reel built for anglers who demand power, smoothness, and reliability in harsh offshore and coastal fishing conditions. As part of Shimano’s flagship Stella SW D series, the 8000HGD delivers refined performance, exceptional strength, and the durability needed to take on serious saltwater predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around Shimano’s rigid HAGANE Body, the Stella SW 8000HGD provides excellent strength, impact resistance, and reduced body flex under heavy pressure. This gives anglers a solid and stable platform when fighting powerful fish or working heavy lures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the reel is Shimano’s advanced InfinityXross gear system, designed to improve gear strength and load distribution for long-lasting durability. Infinity Drive reduces rotational resistance and improves winding power, helping anglers maintain control when fighting fish under load. Silent Drive further enhances smoothness by reducing internal vibration and gear play for an incredibly refined retrieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected by Shimano’s X-Protect and X-Shield sealing systems, the Stella SW 8000HGD is built to handle harsh saltwater environments while maintaining smooth, reliable performance. With a 25kg max drag, 107cm line retrieve, and strong PowerPro braid capacity, this reel is ideal for heavy spinning, jigging, popping, and offshore lure applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Stella SW D saltwater spinning reel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHAGANE Body for strength, rigidity, and reduced flex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinityXross gear system for improved gear durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity Drive for powerful and efficient winding under load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent Drive technology for ultra-smooth operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Protect advanced water resistance system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Shield sealed body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful 25kg max drag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth 12 + 1 bearing system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed HG retrieve for fast line pick-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for offshore, rock, surf, and heavy saltwater applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for popping, jigging, plugging, spinning, and big-game use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Shimano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Stella SW D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: 8000HGD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Code: STLSW8000HGD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReel Type: Saltwater Spinning Reel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGear Ratio: 5.6:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Drag: 25kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 625g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine Retrieve Per Crank: 107cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearings: 12 + 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody: HAGANE Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGear System: InfinityXross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive Technology: Infinity Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoothness Technology: Silent Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Resistance: X-Protect \/ X-Shield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerPro 40lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e340m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerPro 50lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e265m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerPro 65lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e215m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anglers targeting powerful saltwater species such as kingfish, GTs, tuna, amberjack, yellowtail, large kob, snapper, and other hard-fighting offshore and coastal predators. 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