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Glossary Terms
Glossary of commonly used terms and features for your favourite Shimano rods and reels.

Reels Glossary: A - O

Reels Glossary: P - Z

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Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
In the past, gear durability was sacrificed for gear smoothness or smoothness sacrificed for durability. This is because the harder the gear material, the stronger the durability, but generally the rougher or noisier the drivetrain becomes. More...
Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
Propulsion Line Management System
Most spinning anglers have resigned themselves to the fact that spinning reels inherently twist the line in their design. They also understand that the nature of the basic spinning reel mechanism also lends itself to the occasional backlash or wind knot that comes with line being loosely packed onto the spool. These concerns are alleviated with the 5-component Propulsion Line Management System. More...
Propulsion Line Management System
Aero Wrap II Oscillation System
Aero Wrap II is a worm gear oscillation system with a specially designed pitch to create optimal oscillation speeds for the Propulsion Spool Lip design. It provides uniform line lay and winding shape to prevent loss of energy during the cast while providing longer casts than other oscillation systems. So casting distance increases with less effort required. (Aero Wrap II is not available on Saros reels which are equipped with Slow Oscillation). More...
Aero Wrap II Oscillation System
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