BEST OF SHIMANO REELS

TIAGRA GAME REELS FISHING

The Shimano Tiagra series has been the bench mark for game reels for a number of years. The range feature a slightly darker, heavier gold anodising, a drilled drag quadrant with a drag curve better suited to Australian conditions, and a new design rubberised power handle. The heavier anodising makes these reels even more resistant to the ravages of salt water, while the click stop drag quadrant permits more precise drag adjustments. The counterbalanced handle falls easily to hand when striking a fish and makes winding easier during the course of a long fight. It’s rubberised ‘tackiness’ combats sweaty palms, which can be a problem during the course of a long fight, especially when fishing more tropical waters. Another major rule of game fishing is that the leverage created by an angler in a chair or stand-up harness with a big marlin, tuna or shark on the end of the line places an enormous amount of pressure on the tackle. That’s why Tiagra one piece frame is machine-cut from an aluminium tube to a thickness of 7mm (the thickest on the market). It’s also why Tiagra has A-RB bearings, heavy-duty stainless steel gears, and a two speed shifting mechanism where the pinion and drive gears are continuously meshed.

SHIMANO TWIN POWER SW

Reels An additional ten SA-RB bearings and a roller bearing mean that the winding experience is one of exquisitely smooth luxury, no matter how big the fish or how high the drag setting. These versatile saltwater class thread lines are accomplished snapper, king fish and tuna reels, whether you float Squidgies down a berley trail, hurl stick baits at surface-feeders, or jig in deep water. They have the gear ratios to go the distance, and the line capacities for that unexpected monster, especially when spooled with fine diameter Power Pro braid. The use of braid is backed up by incredible drag power a massive 11 kilos in the 4000SWBXG, through to 25 kilos on the 14000SWBXG.

STRADIC 5000 FK COMPACT SPINNING FISHING REEL

Stradic introduces the new Hagane Body. This metal frame delivers high rigidity, so there’s no flexing when under load and no loss of cranking power either. This is complemented by the Hagane Gear system — not cut gear teeth, but 3D design cold forging for increased resilience and longer durability. The new Stradics have an additional SA-RB bearing and they’re all high 6:1 to 6.2:1 plus gear ratios, so cast lures will really motor on the retrieve. Aero Wrap II, the AR-C spool, One Piece Bail and G-Free Body all demonstrate that these reels are going to be are a repetitive caster’s delight to use, with better balance in the hand. While the new gen’ Stradics can be used just about anywhere, the presence of Core protect on the roller clutch, the drag, the body and the line roller, indicate that these reels are going to be perfectly at home in the world’s harshest environment — the salt.

SHIMANO CALCUTTA CONQUEST 4.8:1 CASTING REEL CTCNQ200 A

longtime benchmark round reel for cranking and known for their durability, Shimano Calcutta reels continue to be a favourite with anglers looking to fish the best. A new flagship round reel series is now part of the Shimano line-up – the Calcutta Conquest reels – combining innovative features with the Calcutta timeless design. SPECIFICATIONS: Retrieve: Right | Gear Ratio: 4.8:1 | Weight: 8.4 | Bearings: 12 SA-RB | LPT: 23.6" | Capacity: Mono 12 lb/110 yd; Braid 30 lb/190 yd, 50 lb/120 yd, 65 lb/80 yd.

SHIMANO CTE100DC CALCUTTA DIGITAL CONTROL CASTING REEL

SPECIFICATIONS: Retrieve: Left | Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 | Weight: 8.60 oz | Bearings: 10 BB, 1 RB | LPT: 23" | Max Drag: 8.5lb | Capacity: Mono 8 lb/115 yd, 10 lb/95 yd, 12 lb/80 yd; Braid 30 lb/115 yd, 50 lb/70 yd, 65 lb/50 yd. The Calcutta TE DC is a "smart" bait casting reel that uses eight different pre-programmed braking patterns. It gives you longer casts and fewer backlashes, requires less effort and it's quick and easy to adjust.

SHIMANO CALAIS CL201DC LEFTY BAIT CAST FISHING REEL (SILVER)

Eight settings allow you to further refine the brake application. The Digital Control Circuit stores energy on the cast, only to reuse it in an intelligently applied braking. It has an aluminium frame and side plates with a Magnum lite vented spool with ultra low start up inertia and graceless spool support bearings. It boasts 10 shielded A-RB® stainless steel treated anti rust) ball bearings, Super Stopper II® anti reverse with A-RB roller bearing and assist stopper™ backup. This ensures instant hook setting power. It also has a click adjust Dartainium™ drag, titanium level wind, high efficiency gearing, and a cold forged six spoke drag star and handle with Septon® grips, in a double paddle design. When using CALAIS fishing reel, you will have a smooth cast every time.