| The new Shimano Sustain FE is a very well built, | | | | from lesser reels. Even with light baits the reel will |
| tough and smooth operating fishing reel. It is | | | | cast beautifully. On the retrieve you get a fast |
| suitable for use in both fresh and saltwater. | | | | 5.7:1 recovery rate with plenty of grunt from the |
| Many professional anglers regard the Sustain as a | | | | solid handle construction and direct drive on to the |
| top performing reel that can withstand the | | | | gear system. The line lays back on to the reel |
| demands of constant use. The reel has amazing | | | | nicely without any line twist problems. The reel is |
| smoothness without compromising on power. | | | | surprisingly powerful considering its small size. Even |
| Construction features a lightweight aluminum | | | | with a large fish hooked up the drag system |
| frame with graphite side plate and rotor. The | | | | really puts the brakes on. When the fish makes a |
| aluminum spool has a special titanium lip that | | | | run, the reel allows the line to pulls out smoothly |
| allows the line to slip off effortlessly making | | | | while applying plenty of pressure. The operation of |
| casting silky smooth. It also provides for greater | | | | the drag is very smooth and powerful. Once the |
| resistance to wear and surface scratching. In | | | | run is over you can get plenty of leverage from |
| addition you get the all-new Paladin gear system | | | | the bearing support handle to crank the line back |
| and the Propulsion Spool lip system. Also featured | | | | in again. |
| is the Aero Wrap II Oscillation worm gear, | | | | Combined with the ease of casting, you can |
| shielded A-RB bearings, Machined-aluminum direct | | | | happily fish with this reel all day long. And judging |
| drive handle, Floating Shaft, Super Stopper | | | | by the comments I have read from other |
| waterproof drag, and a Sealed maintenance port. | | | | Shimano Sustain FE users, it is highly unlikely to let |
| The inside of the body has a special coating to | | | | you down in the long term. This is a top offering |
| resist corrosion. | | | | from Shimano that really lives up to Sustain name. |
| When you get out on the water you will begin to | | | | Although it's not a cheap reel, in my opinion it is |
| appreciate what the Shimano Sustain has to offer | | | | well worth the money and compares very |
| right from the first cast. The line slips off the reel | | | | favorably with the more expensive Shimano |
| so effortlessly that you get greater distance than | | | | Stella. |