Shimano Ultegra Ci4+ Spinning Reel
The newest long distance surf casting reel from Shimano, the Ultegra Ci4+ long cast surf reels feature of all Shimano's top technologies to help this reel perform when you need it most. Foremost is Shimano's newCi4+ construction, which offers increased rigidity and strength, the reel also has Shimano's X-Protect water resistance, and Hagane gearing creating a reel meant to handle the abuses of surf fishing. The 5500 size features Slow Oscillation while the 14000 size features Super Slow Oscillation, creating a nice, even line lay for increased casting distance. Each reel also has 5+1 ball bearings for a nice free spinning reel.
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 | Line Capacity (Mono) | Line Capacity (Braid) | Gear Rato | Weight (oz) | Max Drag (lb) | Line Retrieval (in) |
| 5500XTC | 425yd / 10# | 360yd / 30# | 5.3:1 | 15.15 | 33 | 41 |
| 14000XTC | 600yd / 12# | 550yd / 40# | 4.3:1 | 19 | 44 | 41 |
