Shimano Reel Ultegra 3500 Competition

With its shallower spool offering you unrivalled casting ability when using thinner lines, the Shimano Ultegra 3500 XSD Competition reel is ideally suited to surfcasting and spodding, giving you effortless reach, and a high-speed line retrieval rate of 103cm per turn,

A small hole in the spool allows the line to be drawn through and knotted on the inside of the spool, keeping your outer line smooth, increasing your casting range and accuracy, and ensuring that, cast after cast, your presentation is as low-impact as possible, putting your bait exactly where you want it, without startling the fish.

Fully loaded with all of the performance-enhancing technology anglers across all disciplines have come to expect from Shimano, such as X-SHIP and Aero Wrap II, this is a reel that's designed to give maximum impact with minimum hassle. Super slow oscillation keeps your line smooth while you're waiting for a bite, in play, and while bringing in, while high-speed drag bearings give hooked fish a smooth run once they've taken your bait, ensuring that neither hook nor line causes any damage, and allowing for a loose, free feeling while you're playing the fish, which brings the pleasure back to angling, and ensures you're keen to head out time after time.  With a 20kg/44lb brake, this spool will quickly and effortlessly stop most of the fish you'll find in UK waters, keeping them out of the weeds, and away from potential underwater hazards.

All of this comes on a durable aluminium spool that's built to withstand the rigours of bankside life. At 635g, this is a reel that packs a lot of punch, without weighing you down on your way to the bank, or causing you any strain as you handle a rod that's been taken by a big beast of a fish, in fast moving water.

Crafted with Shimano's attention to detail and user-focused attitude evident in every inch, this is a reel that will last you a lifetime, and perform well at every single session.

XSE

Feature-packed with extreme versatility and durability for the toughest of surf anglers, Shimano engineered the new Ultegra XSE surf reel for peak performance no matter the condition or situation. Whether throwing giant swimbaits from the rocks along the Cape Cod Canal, slinging eels in the surf in the shadow of Montauk Light, or launching chunks past the third breaker on the Outer Banks, Shimano engineers leveraged patented technologies to enhance overall angler performance to outperform the competition. Shimano's Super Slow 5 Oscillation delivers anglers an extremely even line lay for added casting performance, enabling them to reach fish with casts like never before. Shimano's Infinity Drive technology makes its debut in the surf reel category within Ultegra XSE, providing up to 30% more winding power under load for increased fish-fighting performance. The ultra-rigid CI4+ body reduces flex and provides a lightweight yet solid foundation for better meshing of the cold-forged HAGANE Gear. Together, these unique features translate to exceptional smoothness and long-lasting gear durability. Cast further and fight harder with the new Ulegra XSE.