Shimano Rarenium CI4 FB Reel

Shimano Rarenium CI4 FB Reel

The Shimano Rarenium CI4+ FB reel is ideal for all manner of angling situations and this 4000 size is the perfect reel for achieve long distance casts on rivers and lakes up and down the country. The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up this reel is how exceptionally lightweight it is. Designed on the Shimano Lightweight Concept, this reel boasts a huge number of weight saving features. The first and most obvious of these is the body and frame of the reel.

CI4+ is the biggest breakthrough in composite materials in recent years and it’s all thanks to the engineers in Shimano’s competitive cycling division who were looking decrease the weight of its bicycles without decreasing performance. CI4, followed swiftly by the even lighter CI4+, was the result of this engineering excellence. Shimano’s fishing division quickly realised that this material would also be outstanding in the construction of its world class reels. CI4+ is now Shimano’s go-to material for all its top end reels, where weight and rigidity are two of the most important factors in reel performance.  CI4+ is significantly lighter than metal alternatives but still showcases all the stiffness you require to ensure that the internal gearing on the reel retains integrity under the pressure of a hard fighting fish.

CI4+ is also a key player in the Magnumlite rotor. The Rarenium CI4+ FB boasts exceptional winding sensitivity, making fish playing a dream, and this reel would be excellent for all your Lure fishing needs. Not only this, but the Rareium CI4+ FB has been fitted with Shimano’s incredible X Ship technology. This significantly increases the torque in this reel and allows you to achieve incredible winding power through the 5.2:1 gear ratio. This is perfect for those anglers who want to target larger species and it means that you can bring in a heavy feeder with ease.