The newShimano 23 Vanquish FC reel sets new quality standards in the UL fishing industry. Shimano has gone 'beyond lightness' to create an ultimate lightweight winding mechanism with unmatched features. It is the pinnacle of ultralight reels packed with Shimano technologies, mainly derived fromSTELLA. The lightness of theVanquish FC comes from the extensive use of Shimano's exclusiveCi4+ composite material. This is enhanced by the addition of theMagnumlite rotor, which also contributes to the incredibly low cranking inertia when winding. This slow startup inertia is especially important when fishing with UL finesse and techniques. You will be able to fish these techniques more accurately than ever before. Shimano has erased the play in every component which further enhances the meticulous precision of the reel. Another big plus is the addition ofInfinityDrive. This technology produces a powerful yet light rotation, especially under heavy loads. In extreme situations, you can still maintain a constant starting pressure, which is very useful when fighting big fish. The addition of the InfinityLoop greatly improves casting distance. This will help you reach that interesting far point, even with a super light set-up. Other advanced technologies, such asInfinityXross,X-Protect andAnti-Twist Fin further contribute to the remarkable technical performance of this reel.