Biomaster SW5000 salt prep

Another salt water prep? Yup. This is for a salt water application reel. The Shimano Biomaster SW 2013 series. Even though it's a SW reel, there are no rubber seals for water proofing. It's all about loading in specially coated bearings which can withstand salt water corrosion. Past experience have shown that the bearings do have high resistance against salt water corrosion but it doesn't last a lifetime, hence the need to put in place some redundant preparation for prolonged reel life span.

Shimano Biomaster SW, a reel tasked for light tackle casting for Spanish Mackerels, Dorados and small GTs in our local waters.

EVA knob's a nice touch right from the factory, comes with one bearing and a teflon bushing. No complains there, one less headache as the teflon bushing does its job with out a damn about corrosion. Pack the shaft to prevent water seeping through to the bearing instead.

Stock drags are carbon fiber discs, nice one by Shimano. Just a little dirty.

Cleaned up trio of carbon discs, recoated with new drag grease.

Minimal parts in the line roller assembly. Single bearing operation, just need to be packed full of heavy grease for maximum protection and longevity.

Fully loaded line roller assembly, no chance for water intrusion, minimum chance of rust or failure.

Bone dry insides. Nothing new here.

All surfaces coated with Shimano's Heavy Grease, generously covered main gear bearing for that added protection against water intrusion.

Straight forward preparation, ready for some speedster stopping action.

A decent reel by Shimano with minimal SW specific designs included as one of the mid level salt water reels. A moderate upgrade from the previous model. It contains a collection of best-of parts from other series as well as high end models mashed into one.

It will hold its own for sure but durability and longevity would be a concern if this were to be fished  hard. Only time will tell.