P32 - FISH & BOAT, February 2019 NEW MODELS NEXT LEVELWATER RESISTANCE The Hagane body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the angler’s actions directly into cranking power. The concept of CoreProtect is simple... to provide water resistance without creating a heavy rotation feeling. There are three key POWER KNOB AS STANDARD areas of the reel that require protection: the ON ALL AHG MODELS. roller clutch, the body and the line roller. RE-INTRODUCING KAIRIKI 8 FROM SHIMANO, NOW ADOPTING NEW “VT CONSTRUCTION METHOD” BRAIDING TECHNOLOGY. Featuring 8 carriers and incorporating premium Japanese manufacturing, excellent choice for finesse fishing, casting lures and tying knots where smoothness, sensitivity and castability are all required to give that extra edge against your next encounter.