The drag washer on a reel is a crucial component that adjusts the tension of the fishing line, preventing it from breaking. Shimano's innovative "DURACROSS" drag washer, crafted from a new material, ensures smoother drag starts and enhanced durability.
Drag is a mechanism that incrementally releases the fishing line while maintaining optimal resistance to prevent line breakage under the force exerted by a fish
If the drag mechanism doesn't work properly, the risk of line breakage skyrockets. This is especially crucial for small reels with thin lines, where drag performance can make or break your fishing success
Drag is a mechanism that gradually releases the fishing line while applying just the right amount of resistance to prevent it from breaking when a fish pulls. This ensures a balanced tension, allowing for a smoother and more controlled fishing experience
Conceptual illustration of the DURACROSS fiber structure
Model not equipped with DURACROSS Model equipped with DURACROSSShimano's "DURACROSS" drag washer is crafted from an innovative new material. With fibers woven at right angles to those in conventional drag washers, it boasts over 10 times the abrasion resistance while still delivering smooth drag performance
Feel the difference with Shimano's DURACROSS. Even in the toughest conditions, the DURACROSS drag washer exhibits minimal wear, delivering unmatched durability and performance
Reels featuring DURACROSS are suitable for a wide variety of fishing applications, from light freshwater fishing (bass, trout and panfish) to saltwater (inshore, surf fishing, or jigging) where anglers may unexpectedly encounter large fish, and the durability of the drag washer is essential.
* Based on Shimano's Comparative Test
Shimano's "DURACROSS" drag washer is crafted from an innovative new material. With fibers woven at right angles to those in conventional drag washers, it boasts over 10 times the abrasion resistance while still delivering smooth drag performance
Model not equipped with
DURACROSSModel equipped with DURACROSS
Feel the difference with Shimano's DURACROSS. Even in the toughest conditions, the DURACROSS drag washer exhibits minimal wear, delivering unmatched durability and performance
Reels featuring DURACROSS are suitable for a wide variety of fishing applications, from light freshwater fishing (bass, trout and panfish) to saltwater (inshore, surf fishing, or jigging) where anglers may unexpectedly encounter large fish, and the durability of the drag washer is essential.
* Based on Shimano's Comparative Test
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