HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.

The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power,

INFINITYDRIVE for lever drag reel leverages a new drag design to increase drag force while reducing side-load pressure to produce lighter rotation during high-drag situations.

X PROTECT provides high-level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.

S-Compact Body provides the confortable palming body by making the palming side plate smaller than the handle side plate.

The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.

S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.

Models determined usable in saltwater.