Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reels
The newly-redesigned Sustain series of spinning reels were built to conquer the toughest inshore or freshwater species. Shimano engineered the Sustain with a redesigned MagnumLite (MGL) Rotor for light start-up rotation faster hooksets and increased sensitivity. The increased strength of an Aluminum HAGANE Body reduces reel flex when winding against hard-fighting game fish. Lighter than its predecessor, the Sustain now features Long Stroke Spool to provide anglers with improved casting distance. MicroModule II gearing combined with Shimano's HAGANE Gear and SilentDrive technologies offer anglers smooth reeling performance. Sure to turn heads and incite envy from other anglers, the Sustain provides anglers the sensitivity and quick hook-setting performance needed to hook and turn a fish in the heaviest of cover.
To have your reel professionally spooled for only the cost of the line itself*, feel free to visit our Braided Line Per-Yard page or try some of our customers' favorite lines below!
*All reels will be backed with 20lb Clear Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament to fill the spool at no additional cost if the ordered length of braid alone does not fill the spool. To have your reel spooled with straight braid, either: 1. Order a quantity of braid that will overfill the spool and we will refund the difference, or 2. Contact Us with your request and we will promptly spool your reel and contact you with the exact length of braid to add to your order. For more detailed spooling instructions, such as the additions of leaders or topshots using specific knots, crimps, and/or hollow core splices, please Contact Us as well. If you can dream it, we can rig it!
Model | Weight | Braided Line Capacity (yd) | Retrieve Per Crank (in) | Gear-Ratio | Bearings | Mono Line Capacity (yd) | Max Drag (lb) |
SA2500HGFJ | 7.4 | 10/150, 15/145, 30/100 | 35 | 6.0:1 | 8+1 | 6/200, 8/140, 10/120 | 20 |
SAC3000HGFJ | 7.4 | 10/200, 20/140, 40/105 | 35 | 6.0:1 | 8+1 | 6/230, 8/170, 10/140 | 20 |
SA4000XGFJ | 9.3 | 15/230, 30/180, 50/120 | 40 | 6.2:1 | 8+1 | 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 | 24 |
SAC5000XGFJ | 9.5 | 20/260, 30/235, 40/185 | 40 | 6.2:1 | 8+1 | 10/240, 12/195, 14/165 | 24 |