(This article is produced in partnership with Shimano)
Shimano's new Power Aero XTC/XSC certainly lives up to its name. Packed with advanced technology and engineered to perfection in Japan, this carp fishing reel oozes quality design and workmanship. Long casting, with the latest technology and a sleek two-tone finish, the Power Aero is visually stunning and peerless in performance.
The Power Aero is a serious angler’s reel and if that appeals, you are not alone. Since its launch it has built up a huge following and is trusted by many thousands of anglers throughout Europe. Great looking in either colour, it is packed with the best technology and engineered to perfection. In fact, there are some anglers who actually prefer this model over the ultra-high-end Aero Technium Mgs.
In use you will instantly recognise the Shimano smoothness and when placed under extreme pressure, in a fish-playing situation, you will be amazed at how the latest Infinity Drive technology works in harmony with HAGANE Gearing and X-SHIP to produce remarkable lighter-feeling winding power.
Packed with technical features like HAGANE Gear, Aluminuim HAGANE Body, X-SHIP, plus Infinity Drive and Silent Drive refinements, it also benefits from X-Protect and is designed to perform to the highest standards.
The addition of Parallel Body technology increases casting distance and accuracy by eliminating line slap during the cast. This is further complemented by the superb line-lay of Super Slow 5 oscillation, combined with the AR-C spool design and Rigid Cast technology.
Fitted with the advanced and almost instant Hi-Speed drag you can switch instantly from freespool mode to fight mode by only a very small turn of the drag knob or lock down the spool when powering out a long cast. Supplied with two spools and sets of Line Reducers, the stunning Power Aero does everything superbly well, with the minimum of fuss.
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Key features:
Hagane cold forged gears.
X Ship
Infinity Drive NEW/UPGRADE
Silent Drive NEW/UPGRADE
Hagane Body
Rigid Cast NEW/UPGRADE
CI4+ body material
G Free body
Parallel Body
X Protect system
Super Slow Oscillation
Hi Speed front drag
Performance Points:
HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Infinity Drive and Silent Drive for the ultimate in power and smoothness.
X-Protect prevents water ingress into the inner workings of the reel without reducing winding resistance.
Compact body compared to spool size creates a sleek profile.
Parallel Body, in combination with Super Slow 5 System, and Rigid Cast increases casting performance.
Hi-Speed drag for almost instant switching from a free running spool to fighting mode.
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One of Shimano's most popular high-end long-range reels built to faultless perfection.
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