The smaller sizes of the original Spheros SW (3000, 4000) combine impressive technology with excellent affordability. Strong enough to handle all inshore saltwater game and lure fishing, the smaller Spheros SW models are compact, lightweight and deceptively powerful.

If you are a serious saltwater lure angler looking for a small lightweight reel for inshore work, the Spheros SW offers SHIMANO quality and reliability at a great price. Compact, but exceptionally tough and powerful, this reel balances lighter saltwater spinning rods perfectly. The combination of reduced weight, sensitivity and power not only increases enjoyment, it lets you fish your lures without compromise. And when a fish strikes and needs instantly fighting away from underwater structure or rocks, you can be confident that the Spheros SW has the power to never let you down.

The Spheros SW is a practical reel that punches well above its price. With its lightweight aluminium HAGANE Body this is a tough reel that means business. The HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP combination delivers lots of torque and cranking power when required and Coreprotect technology keeps water away from the important internal moving parts. The compact 3000 sizes have an impressive 9kg of drag power (4000 - 10kg), which is more than enough to stop inshore predators when you need to take immediate control, yet provide balance and sensitivity to rival far more expensive saltwater models. All models benefit from extra fast gear ratios that make working lures quickly less tiring and more efficient.

• HAGANE: HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.
• HAGANE GEAR: The HAGANE Drive Gear is produced by Shimano's coldforging technology, without the need for additional machining. This delivers a longlasting smoothness, strength, lightness and power at the very heart of the reel. Traditional diecast, machined gears are less durable under heavy loads.
• X SHIP: X SHIP provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.
• HAGANE BODY: The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power.
• COREPROTECT: The water-repellent treatment provides water-resistance even in the presence of minute gaps due to the water bead formation effect. The water resist effect can be improved without increasing rotational resistance. Furthermore, since there is no contact, there is no abrasion and the waterproofing effect lasts longer.
• G FREE BODY: G FREE BODY technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the center of gravity closer to the angler’s hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
• AR-C SPOOL: The spool has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realizes both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
• CROSS CARBON DRAG: The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.
• SA-RB: S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano's A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.