The 14000 will balance a 12ft 3.5lb rod loads better than the 5500 , i use the 5500 on 10ft’ers and would want a bigger reel on a longer rod for sure. How much line does a Shimano 14000 hold? line capacity 600yds of 12lb (550m of 0.35mm) line. What is Shimano c14? CI4 stands … Read more
CI4 stands for Carbon Interfusion with the 4 referring to the number of electrons in the carbon atom. This carbon fiber reinforced graphite material is over one and a half times stronger than Shimano’s normal XT-7 graphite and is over 20 percent lighter. What is the difference between Shimano Ultegra 5500 and 14000? The 14000 … Read more
line capacity 600yds of 12lb (550m of 0.35mm) line. What is Shimano c14? CI4 stands for Carbon Interfusion with the 4 referring to the number of electrons in the carbon atom. This carbon fiber reinforced graphite material is over one and a half times stronger than Shimano’s normal XT-7 graphite and is over 20 percent … Read more