The Ultegra XSE and XTE were built on Shimano bestsellers and really shook up the mid-price sector in the long-cast fishing reel segment. The elegant housing has been equipped with the most prominent Shimano Long-Cast technologies, so that they far exceed what anglers expect from a fishing reel in this price range and are well on the way to becoming bestsellers throughout Europe.
Shimano has the Super Exclusively developed Slow Oscillation, which prompts many anglers to rely on Shimano fishing reels and those equipped with this technology and to buy Ultegra XTE or XSE. Combined with all the other technical features of our long range Superstars, these are hard to ignore.
Not only do they cast further, they also allow safer fights, are more robust and also match with pretty much every rod design. Carp anglers will prefer the XTE's dark Stelath design. For surf anglers or those who prefer brighter colors, the silver XSE design offers a great alternative. Regardless of the design, you can be sure that you have made an excellent choice. The latest Shimano technologies are installed inside the light and at the same time robust Ci4+ housing: The HAGANE gear and X-Ship were combined with Infinity Drive and Silent-Drive to guarantee smooth cranking and noise-free running.
This first impression but should not hide the fact that the Ultegras are workhorses that deliver more power under pressure than is generally necessary.
Although the inner workings of the fishing reel represent another masterpiece of engineering, it is primarily the outstanding long-distance casting properties make anglers reach for the Ultegra XTE and XSE. The Super Slow 5 Oscillation ensures outstanding line lay, which is proven to be responsible for low-friction line pay-off when casting.

But there are other long-cast features in the XTE and XSE models: Rigid Cast prevents the fishing line from jumping off the moment you let the fishing line fly through the rings. The parallel body design sends the fishing line at the perfect angle towards the guide ring of the fishing rod. As the fishing line flows over the discharge edge of the aluminum AR-C spool, the fishing line unwinds with almost no friction. The result is an outstanding casting performance that you would otherwise look for in vain on fishing reels in this price segment.