SHIMANO ULTEGRA 5500 XTD / XSD
The Shimano Ultegra 5500 XTD and XSD are among the most popular Big Pit and surfcasting reels in Europe, having proven their reliability and performance over the years. The compact 5500 size offers an excellent balance between power, casting distance, and ease of use.
The Ultegra 5500 XTD, with its dark "stealth" design, will especially appeal to carp anglers who fish in smaller waters or use shorter carp rods. This reel perfectly balances with 9-11 ft rods, which are becoming increasingly popular in mobile carp fishing.
Meanwhile, the Ultegra 5500 XSD, with its silver/gunmetal finish, is also an excellent choice for lighter surfcasting. It pairs well with lighter sea rods in the 80-120g casting range and helps achieve great casting distances.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Compact Big Pit / surfcasting reel
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Ideal for balancing with 9-11 ft carp rods
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X-SHIP technology for smooth and powerful operation
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Parallel Body design for longer casts
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Slow Oscillation for precise line lay
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Instant Drag system for quick drag adjustment
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High Shimano manufacturing quality
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Durable and reliable construction
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XTD version – dark "stealth" design
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XSD version – silver / gunmetal design
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Model: Shimano Ultegra 5500 XTD / XSD
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Type: Big Pit / surfcasting reel
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Size: 5500
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Mechanism: X-SHIP
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Oscillation: Slow Oscillation
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Drag system: Instant Drag
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Construction: Parallel Body
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Application: carp fishing, large river fishing, surfcasting
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Suitable for rods: 9–11 ft carp rods, light sea rods 🎣
| Model | Gear Ratio | Max Drag (kg) | Max Drag (lb) | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Line Capacity / Nylon Mono (lb-yd) | Line Capacity / Nylon Mono (mm-m) | Line Capacity / PE (No.-m) | Line Retrieve per Crank (cm) | Line Retrieve per Crank (in) | Handle Length (mm) | Bearings | Spare Spool Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULT5500XTD | 5.3 : 1 | 15 | 33 | 490 | 17.3 | 10-425, 12-315, 16-230 | 0.30-390, 0.35-290, 0.40-210 | 3-370, 4-280, 5-220 | 105 | 41 | 80 | 4 + 1 | 101FV (Standard), 1027Q (Spare) |
