When Shimano's designers engineers and fly fishing consultants worldwide got their collective thoughts together there was one simple brief: "mass produce the best looking, precision drag, lightweight metal fly fishing reel on the market. It must offer unparalleled performance, stunning good looks and exceptional value for money.
BIOCRAFT XT
The Biocraft XT large arbour is based on technology from one of the most used and respected fly fishing reels of the last decade, the Ultegra Fly. A traditional deep spool design remains, with the welcome addition of an anodised layer to protect its duraluminium body. For a reel at this price point, the XT is enhanced by many unexpected features such as a precision needle and shielded ball bearing with a line capacity indicator.