Built for maximum cranking power and high-speed retrieval, the Shimano SpeedMaster II Conventional Reel is a powerhouse designed for offshore and nearshore saltwater fishing. Featuring a versatile 2-speed gear system, the SpeedMaster II allows you to instantly shift between a high-gear ratio for fast line retrieval and a low-gear ratio for immense torque when pulling stubborn bottom fish or pelagics out of deep water.
Key Features:
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2-Speed Gearing: Push-button 2-speed shifting lets you instantly drop into low gear for maximum winding torque or switch to high gear for rapid line pickup.
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HAGANE Body: High-rigidity metal construction prevents body flex, ensuring all cranking force goes straight to the gears.
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Cross Carbon Drag: Delivers smooth, reliable, and heat-resistant stopping power with up to 40–44 lbs of drag pressure depending on size.
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S-Compact Body: Compact ergonomic frame design feels smaller in hand without sacrificing spool line capacity.
| PRODUCT CODE | WEIGHT | POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY | GEAR RATIO | MAX DRAG | MONO LINE CAPACITY | RETRIEVE | LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK | LOWER GEAR RATIO | LOWER LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK | BEARINGS |
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| SPM12II | 25.7 oz | 50/580, 65/400, 80/355 | 5.7:1 | 40 | 20/350, 25/280, 30/230 | Right | 42 | 3.1:1 | 23 | 4 |
| SPM16II | 26.5 oz | 50/750, 65/550, 80/450 | 5.7:1 | 40 | 20/440, 25/350, 30/300 | Right | 42 | 3.1:1 | 23 | 4 |
| SPM20II | 34.6 oz | 65/725, 80/575, 100/435 | 5.2:1 | 44 | 30/470, 40/320, 50/260 | Right | 47 | 2.3:1 | 23 | 4 |
| SPM25II | 36.2 oz | 65/1010, 80/730, 100/470 | 5.2:1 | 44 | 30/550, 40/420, 50/340 | Right | 47 | 2.3:1 | 23 | 4 |
| SPM10II | 19 oz | 40-520, 50-440, 65-320 | 6.2 | 18 | 20/270, 25/215, 30/180 | Right | 38 | 4/0 | - | - |
| SPM8II | 18.5 oz | 30-560, 40-440, 50-370 | 6.2 | 18 | 15/280, 20/200, 25/165 | Right | 38 | 4/0 | - | - |