Shimano Miravel Ci4+ - Spinning Reel

Brand new from Shimano, the understated appearance of the Miravel will fill you with confidence. The elegant design belies it's affordability and will seamlessly combine with any Shimano, or alternative branded rod, creating the perfect harmony of lightness and balance. And the sophisticated performance will really appeal if you are a technical angler who appreciates lightness of weight and lightness of rotation. As part of the Magnumlite Series, you can be sure that the Miravel is packed with advanced technology to make your fishing more efficient and enjoyable.

Featuring CI4+ composite throughout its construction, the Miravel has a G-FREE Body that is remarkably light and well balanced, even in the larger sizes. And like all Magnumlite reels, the lightness of rotation almost defies logic, with only minimal pressure required to set the rotor moving. This makes it the perfect reel for advanced lure fishing, especially when combined with the latest lightweight rods. Internally, Shimano's proven gear technology works seamlessly to deliver power and smoothness in equal measures. The famous HAGANE GEAR, X-SHIP combination is enhanced with Silent Drive and the screw in handle gives an almost unnatural directness. In use the reel casts like a dream thanks to the superb line lay and AR-C spool, and the water resistant front drag can be totally relied upon in the most demanding of situations. A wide range of models are available, ensuring there’s a choice to suit your preference. From the smallest 1000, up to the largest 5000 size, you will also find extra fast gear options to give you extra speed when required. And whilst the Miravel has undoubted pedigree, the most remarkable characteristic is its affordability, which opens up lightweight performance to a completely new audience.

Specifications:

Oscillation Type: Varispeed II
Water Proof Drag: Yes
Spare Spool: No
Line reducer: No
Spool Material: Aluminium cold forged
Body Material: CI4+
Rotor Material: CI4+
Oscillation Speed: Regular
A/R Lever: No
G FREE Body: Yes
Maximum Drag Force: 9kg
HAGANE Body: No
Line Capacity: Nylon(mm-m)(Mono)0.25-160
Weight JP/EU Model: 200g
X Ship: Yes
HAGANE Gear: Yes
Gear ratio: 16.2:1
Retrieve/Crank: 91cm
Silent Drive: Yes

So what do all these letters and numbers mean? I hear you say...

Let's try explain things here:

BFS = Bait (Baitcaster) Finesse System
DC = Digitally Controlled (fool proof!) casting system
C = Compact body, slightly smaller than the standard
HG = High Gear, faster retrieve than the standard
XG = Extra Gear... even faster than the HF version, these letters don't determine size
S = Shallow spool, ideal for braid
DH = Double Handle
Ci4 = A lightweight material!
MGL -Magnumlite, a reel with components, often spool made from a lighter metal than others, 30% lighter than Ci4!
F or R = If the model name has F or R at the beginning, this is Front or Rear drag. The letter following the F determines the release age, so FK is newer than FJ. A little like the old car number plate system.
1, 2, 3000 etc = Determines the size which goes up with the number although the 2500 and 3000 are the same size, just the 3000 has a larger spool and sometimes different shaped handle... YES I know it is a bit confusing, but hopefully this helps a little in choosing the perfect reel for you.