DAM - The German brand was founded in 1875, making it one of the oldest fishing tackle brands in the world. During its long and illustrious history, DAM has received many accolades, including being one of the first European brands to offer rods made entirely of carbon fiber in the 1970s. The world-famous Quick Reel brand and the millions of EFFZETT reels sold. With a history of over 145 years, it is no surprise that DAM has managed to achieve such success and be so well-known and loved by anglers all over the world.
One of the most important milestones in DAM's history was in 2003, when the company became part of the Svendsen Sport Group. Since then, through investment and constant innovation and product development, the brand has achieved much more. With its products, DAM aims to offer anglers of all skill levels tackle they can rely on - at any price. Whether you want to catch some toothy predators like pike, sturgeon or perch, tame some carp or target those stubborn saltwater fish like cod, DAM has a range ready for you. DAM DAM is a brand that anglers have trusted for a long time and will continue to trust for a long time to come.
The DAM company has been producing reels under the QUICK® brand, it’s scary to imagine, since 1937! The vast experience accumulated over these years, multiplied by German pedantry, guarantees excellent quality, durability, functionality and excellent technical characteristics of QUICK® reels.
D.A.M. QUICK SHADOW-5 8000 SLS is a powerful, lightweight and compact reel, specially designed by German engineers for trophy carp fishing.
Characteristics:
- Compact design.
- 4+1 stainless steel bearings with double seal for protection from aggressive environments (DOUBLE-SEALED BALL BEARINGS).
- 1 needle bearing for instant anti-reverse (INSTANT ANTI-REVERSE® SYSTEM).
- Anti-vibration balancing system that reduces oscillations (ANTI-VIBRO-SYSTEM).
- Endless screw that provides excellent line laying (WORMSHAFT SYSTEM).
- 1 metal clip for casting distance control (DOUBLE LINE DISTANCE CONTROL).
- Micro adjustment of the front friction brake (MICRO-FINE DRAG ADJUSTMENT).
- Line laying roller that prevents line twisting (ANTI-TWIST SYSTEM).
- Thickened, hollow line laying bracket.
- Ergonomic aluminum handle with wooden handle.
- 7 mm stainless steel main shaft (STAINLESS STEEL MAIN SHAFT).
- Aluminum spool with double anodized coating.
- Spare graphite spool.
- Body made of damage-resistant, very durable ABS graphite.
- Body screws made of stainless steel.
- Gear ratio: 4.1:1.
- 94 cm per handle turn.
- Front drag load: 16 kg.
- Weight: 637 g.
- Spool capacity: 0.35 mm - 550 m.