GLOSSARY
The Next Step: The 4x8 Digital Control ® Brake System The original DC ® system had one pre-programmed braking curve on the DC ® circuit board inside the reel. The eight settings along this curve worked by increasing or decreasing the amount of braking force. It was an excel - lent, all-around curve, ideal for most bass fishing or inshore applications. However, the original DC ® system was not ideal for slow spool speeds, such as when skipping or pitching. The pre-programmed curve also limited com - petition casters and surf casters, even at the lightest settings. We also knew that many anglers still turned to spinning reels under extremely windy conditions, when baitcasters are notoriously difficult to control, even with the most educated thumb. So we developed the next step in the evolution of Digital Control ® , the 4x8 Digital Control ® Brake System. For this new system, Shimano ® thoroughly analyzed casting mechanisms for various environmental and mechanical conditions. Then we divided these situations into four different modes and created four profiles to handle them: Extreme DistanceMode X, a very specific profile that allows for more than 50,000 RPM; Long Distance Mode L, an all-around profile for most fishing applications; Accuracy Mode A, an excellent profile for skipping or pitching; and Wind Mode W, a profile for casts into a headwind. Each Mode has eight different brake-strength settings for a total of 32 brake settings.
A6063 Aluminum Spool
Low Profile By using A6063, we are able to increase the corrosion resistance of the spool. This is especially important with the use of today’s braided superlines which tend to stay on the reel longer and retain water.
A7075 Aluminum Spool
Low Profile and Round Baitcasting These Lo-Mass ® spools are made of lightweight A7075 aluminum. Combining this material with an aggressive porting pattern results in an extremely light weight spool. This allows for low startup inertia for casting light - weight baits and an overall increase in useable freespool.