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MODEL 2000 (with 2-150m line) Weight: 220g Gear ratio: 5.2:1 Maximum drag force: 3kg Maximum line winding length (handle 1 rotation): 69cm Ball and roller bearings: 3+1 Line capacity: Nylon/Fluoro 8lb-150m / PE line 1.5-150m Included nylon line: 2-150m MODEL 2500 (with 2.5-150m line) Weight: 256g Gear ratio: 5.1:1 Maximum drag force: 5.2kg Maximum line winding length (handle 1 rotation): 72cm Ball and roller bearings: 3+1 Line capacity: Nylon/Fluoro 10lb-150m / PE line 2-150m Included nylon line: 2.5-150m MODEL 3000 (3-150m line) Weight: 282g Gear ratio: 5.1:1 Maximum drag force: 5.2kg Maximum line retrieval length (per handle turn): 77cm Ball/Roller Bearings: 3+1 Line capacity: Nylon/Fluorocarbon 12lb-150m / PE line 1.5-220m Included nylon line: 3-150m MODEL 4000 (Size 4-150m line) Weight: 305g Gear ratio: 5.1:1 Maximum drag force: 7.7kg Maximum line retrieve length (per handle turn): 81cm Ball and roller bearings: 3+1 Line capacity: Nylon/Fluorocarbon 16lb-150m / PE line 2-220m Included nylon line: Size 4-150m

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