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Shimano’s New Lightweight Stradic Spinning Reels

April 6th, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Spinning Reels

Shimano Brings ‘Carbon Interfusion’ Material to Fishing Tackle
IRVINE, Calif. — ICAST Show Intro – New for ‘09/‘10 – When the situation is lightweight finesse bait fishing, Shimano adds two new Stradic spinning reels to its line-up, both constructed with ‘CI4’ – a reinforced carbon fiber that allows its reel development staff to design ultra-light frames and sideplates. Two front-drag models are available, including the Stradic CI4 1000F and CI4 2500F.

Stradic CI4 Spinning Reel

At the 2009 ICAST Show, the Stradic CI4 reels received the freshwater reel ‘Best of Show’ honors in the New Product Showcase awards voted on by tackle buyers and media attendees. It’s the eighth year in a row a Shimano reel has been recognized with an award in the ICAST’s flagship event.

“When you’re using Shakey Head, drop-shot or light Texas rigs, the idea is to keep the tackle as light as possible to add to overall sensitivity,” said Jeremy Sweet, reel product manager for Shimano. “With our Carbon Interfusion process — CI4 — we’ve come up with the lightest carbon fiber material to use in the construction of fishing reels.”

Sweet notes that Shimano originally developed CI4 for its higher-end bicycle components, to provide durability and lightness to brake brackets and front chainrings. “This material technology has proven itself on Shimano bicycle components used by world class cyclists including Lance Armstrong,” Sweet said, “ and through the use of CI4 in these new Stradic spinning reels, we’re able to provide the durability and lightness that finesse bait anglers have asked for.”

Along with CI4 construction, the Stradic CI4 1000F and CI4 2500F reels features Shimano’s Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and shielded A-RB anti-rust ball bearings. “As these proven features have shown in other spinning reels series from Shimano, we offer the ability to make gears with less metal for reduced weight, along with nearly eliminating any line twist,” said Sweet. “And while anglers will appreciate the overall lightweight of these Stradic CI4 reels, they still offer plenty of capacity for either mono or PowerPro braid.”

Anglers will also appreciate a lightweight EVA handle grip “that will help provide all-day comfort when finesse fishing,” notes Sweet. “It matches the ultra high-end rod designs and trends that anglers are seeing.”

Additional features on the Stradic CI4 reels include Shimano’s Aero Wrap II Oscillation System to provide uniform line lay and winding shape, a waterproof front drag, a maintenance port, Fluidrive II, Dyna-Balance, Super Stopper II and a repairable clicker. Both reels have 6.0:1 gear ratios.

The Stradic CI4 1000F will hold up to 110 yards of 6-pound test mono – with PowerPro braid, it will hold from 190 yards of 5-pound and up to 65 yards of 20-pound — and will retrieve 29-inches of line per crank. The CI4 2500F holds up to 120 yards of 10-pound test mono — and from 330 yard of 5-pound and up to 95 yards of 30-pound PowerPro — and will reel in 34-inches of line per crank.

“Lighter and more durable than our magnesium spinning reels, we see the Stradic CI4 reels becoming the standard spinning reels for avid finesse bait anglers,” Sweet said. “When it’s all about tackle that is light, sensitive and able to be fished hard, anglers can find it with these Stradic spinning reels.”

For more information on the new Stradic CI4 1000F and CI4 2500F spinning reels, visit the Shimano web site – http://fish.shimano.com – call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time) – or see your local fishing tackle dealer.

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Shimano Spinning Reels

March 20th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Spinning Reels

The spinning reels probably are the most popular on the market today, due to their easiness of use and universality. These reels virtually backlash free, come with the different spool sizes. You may find sizes from 1000, which considered being “light” to reels with spool sizes of 20000, which are can be used for game fishing.

The efficiency and use of a fishing reel relies on the design and durability of the materials used. Bearings and bushes are an integral component of reels as they ensure the smooth and noiseless operation of the reel. Shimano fishing reel is manufactured with the highest quality Shimano bearings. In most of the finest reels, the reel cage and frames are manufactured with anodized aluminum or graphite. They help establish the weight and feel of the fishing reel.

After years designing and testing and longstanding market experience, Shimano produced one of the most outstanding spinning reels these days.

Any of the new models of Stella FD, Sustain FE, Stradic MgFB, Stradic FI and Saros F have greatly improved in one or three areas:
1. Gear durability.
2. Casting performance.
3. Line management.

Choosing the appropriate fishing reel depends on conditions of fishing, type – either saltwater or freshwater, and size of the fish. Of course, if you are going saltwater fishing you need to select bigger sizes reels, like Saros SAR3000F/4000F, Stradic ST4000R/5000R/6000R, Sustain SA5000FE/6000FE, Stella STL6000FA/8000FA that allows you to fight bigger and stronger fish. From this range of the fishing reels Stella models are the most expensive, but other models you can buy from $150 to $300. As I mentioned above you may want to invest bit more than $50 in fishing reel, if you want to avoid frustration at the end!

For freshwater you may select reels smaller the size, like Sustain SA2500FE/SA3000FE, Stradic ST1000MGFB/ST2500MGFB/ST2500R, Saros SAR2500F or Symetre SY1500FI/2500FI, because freshwater fish not as strong as saltwater fish and sizes are different as well.

As I said above, spinning reels are good choice for almost any occasion – whether you are fishing from the shore or boat, bait-casting or using lure.

And, of course, to make your reels serve for longer years to come, you need to maintain them accordingly!
For freshwater, you do not need anything special, just lubricate reels, wipe them dry after fishing and bring the reels to workshop for yearly maintenance.

But for saltwater reels, you need to follow special maintenance procedures to keep them in a good shape!
1. If reel was used in harsh conditions – wash it in soapy water.
2. Tighten the drag and rinse the reel in fresh water.
3. Using the cloth – wipe it dry.
4. Spray the reel regularly with anti-corrosion spray.
5. Lubricate the reel. Some of models, like Stradic and Saros have maintenance ports for this purpose.
6. For yearly service bring your reel to the tackle shop.

Sergey is an NLP Practitioner and internet marketer, who’s interests include, but not limited by photography, fishing, sport and outdoors, snorkeling.
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Shimano Torsa LD

March 12th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Shimano Reels

Torsa LD

Seeing the need for small, high speed, high power lever drags reels with exceptional casting ability, Shimano’s product development staff worked more than five years on the design of the Torsa lever drag reels. Now available in four sizes for specific saltwater fishing situations, the Torsa (TS) 16N narrow-spool, TS16, TS20 and TS30 feature Shimano’s exclusive Rapid Fire interchangeable and technique-specific drag cam system to allow quick and easy change of the Torsa’s drag curve.

With the various Rapid Fire drag cams offered, anglers can set up their Torsa reel for anything from long range action, light line fishing with 6- to 15-pound test, bottom fishing with 20- up to 50-pound test, kingfish trolling, dropping back baits to white marlin, and even tuna chunking in the Northeast. Each Torsa comes standard with the all-purpose (Long Range Special) drag cam, with seven other drag cams available separately to modify the Torsa to the fishing technique being used.

With the Torsa reels, Shimano’s goal was to build a better lever drag reel from the inside out.

Unlike most fishing reels, we didn’t come up with the appearance of the reel first, and then load in features. Plus we had our top engineers on baitcasting reels involved with the Torsa in order to design a lever drag reel with outstanding castability.”

Speed and power for the Torsa reels come from Shimano’s High Efficiency Gearing. We also use the largest drive gear Shimano has ever designed for a fishing reel – 22-percent larger than the Trinidad drive gear – which gives the Torsa an unconventional, asymmetrical look so the right side plate can hold the oversized drag washer. Added power to the Torsa comes from Shimano’s Super Stopper one-way roller bearing and Assist Stopper back-up ratchet anti-reverse system.

So that anglers could have a lever drag that could really cast, not just a lob cast, we reduced the weight of the cold forged aluminum spool through meticulous machining. With this lighter weight spool, the Torsa reels have lower start inertia, resulting in a more manageable cast. Plus we added Shimano’s proven Variable Brake System to further control spool speed and both the beginning and end of the cast.

Shimano’s Rapid Fire drag cams provide versatility to the Torsa reels, allowing anglers to change the reels’ function to cater to specific techniques. By quickly changing to a different drag cam, the Torsa’s drag curve can be set for various fishing situations, unlike most lever drag reels were the drag curve is fixed.

Rapid Fire drag cams offered include the Long Range Special (L.R.S), providing an all-purpose drag curve for stand-up fishing with 20- to 65-pound test. Two light line drag cams, the L.L.S. 6 and L.L.S. 12 are for world record attempts and light line tournaments. Bottom fishing anglers are offered the B.F.S. 20 for 20- to 40 pound test, and B.F.S 50 for 50- to 80-pound test.

A white marlin drag cam, the W.M.S. for 20- to 30-pound test, allows anglers to quickly drop the tension on a running fish while using light line. Providing light drag pressure so hooks don’t rip out, the kingfish special drag cam – K.F.S. – is for light line trolling with 10- to 20-pound test. And when chunking for tuna, the chunking fishing special drag cam – C.F.S. is ideal for both small baits and floats in light current, and bigger baits in heavy current. It can be used with 15- to 40-pound test line.

Along with the specific fishing techniques that the Torsa reels can be used for with a specific Rapid Fire drag cam, the high speed and power featured with the reels make them ideal for use with Shimano’s Butterfly Jigging System. Match a Torsa 16 Narrow with a new Trevala rod, bring along an assortment of Shimano Butterfly jigs, and you’ll be amazed with the fun you can have catching big fish in deeper waters.”

Each Torsa reel features Shimano’s A-RB anti-rust stainless steel ball bearings – eight total plus one roller bearing, an ergonomic power handle, cold forged machined aluminum frame and sideplates, a 5.8:1 gear ratio, and a clicker. Line capacities range from 300 yards of 14-pound test on the TN16N, 450 yards of 16 on the TN16, 420 yards of 20 on the TS20, and 350 of 30 on the TS30. They are backed by Shimano’s Platinum Service Plan.


Torsa reels and Rapid Fire quick change drag cams are available from select Shimano tackle dealers. For more information on the reels and drag cams, and the location of a dealer near you, visit the Shimano web site at www.shimano.com, or call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time).

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Nothing Works Quite Like a Shimano Low Profile Baitcasting Reel

February 27th, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Low Profile Baitcasting Reels

You won’t believe the sleek design and elegant performance of Shimano’s line of Low Profile Baitcasters – these babies are awesome!

Today, we’re going to have an educational post about Baitcasting reels. Of course, for baitcasting, Shimano Reels are the best, but we’ll let you form your own opinion.

First, if you’re a bass fisherman, you’ll definitely want to invest in a baitcasting reel. Bait casting reels were designed specifically for bass fishing. Although learning to use a baitcasting reel can be tough, they are well worth the time and patience.

Of course, your experience with a baitcasting reel will largely depend on the brand you select. It will be important to pick a great brand in fishing reels, like a Shimano Reel. Not only are these reels a leader in their industry, Shimano Reels take the effort out of fishing. With baitcasting being a more tricky type of sport fishing to learn, having a Shimano baitcasting reel will put you ahead of the curve.
You’ll want to spool your baitcasting reel with a moderately heavy test line, anywhere between 14 and 20, and be sure to use a monofilament line. By spooling with a heavier line, you’ll have a much easier time learning to cast.

Next, only spool about half of the reel. Spooling the entire reel causes two problems:

1. A heavier reel

2. Potential backlashes

Save yourself a little frustration and just start with a half spool. If you decide you need more line, you can always add more later.

Casting a baitcaster is all about your thumb. This is going to take practice, so both practice and patience will be key here. Your thumb will be controlling the spool of line and will need to engrain a few new habits. A bit of good news is that the thumb can easily be trained without being on the boat, so don’t worry – you won’t be wasting precious fishing time. Practice loosening the spool control on your baitcasting reel, letting the weight drop, and using your thumb to catch the line right before the weight hits the floor.

Here’s the best part – this can be practiced at home in front of the TV, on your back porch, or practically anywhere.

Picking the right low profile baitcaster is as important as learning how to cast one correctly. In my experience, Shimano’s low profile baitcating reels are the best on the market. I’ll tell you a little about my favorite Shimano Reel and why I like it best.

The Shimano Curado is very light reel and is extremely easy to learn to cast. As discussed above, casting a low profile baitcaster is no piece of cake! However, the Shimano Curado sure makes life much easier. Let’s face it, who wants to spend valuable fishing hours practicing?

The low profile baitcasting line of Shimano Reels is of the most compact and light weight lines of fishing reels available. If these are your criteria then the low profile baitcasting Shimano Reels are for you.

With Shimano Reels like the Curado, you’ll be out on the water and fillin’ up the boat in no time!

Check out low profile baitcasting Shimano Reels like the Shimano Curado today!

Robert Feuring

Shimano Reels Sea Isle Tackle has been proudly serving the saltwater fishing community for over 45 years. Since opening day in 1962, we have dedicated ourself to customer satisfaction, comprehensive service, and a reputation for having the finest fishing tackle the industry has to offer. Sea Isle Tackle has a great selection of Shimano Reels

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Helpful Tips For Buying A New Shimano Fishing Reel

February 22nd, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Shimano Reels

Tips on buying fishing reels would consist of quite a few points to consider. The sport of fishing has evolved greatly and finding the most suitable equipment for your venture may be tougher than it was in the past. Are you buying a fishing reel for an expert fisherman or a novice? What type of fish are you fishing for taking size and weight into consideration? Will your fishing trip take you to a lake or stream? These are some general questions to consider but let’s focus on some specific key tips on buying a fishing reel.

There are different types of fishing reels on the market today. The spinning reel is the most common of reels and is great for general use. The design of the reel was made for the comfort of the fisherman but it does take some skill to master the use. Fishing line has the tendency to become tangled if you do not have the experience with this type of reel. This is not a reel for a beginner.

The spin casting reel is a good beginner’s reel. Reason being is that the design has been improved upon to eliminate most line issues. One major difference between the spinning reel and the spin casting reel is the casting distance. A spinning reel can be cast a longer distance than the spin casting reel which would be an advantage for most anglers. A beginner would not need the distance as much as they would need the confidence of casting a line successfully.

Other tips for buying a fishing reel to consider would be the gear ratio and the amount of bearings the reels are designed with. The amount of bearings will determine the smoothness of the reel. In general the more bearings, the smoother the reel. The gear ratio is the number of rotations of the reel after a full crank. If you need to bring your lure back in quickly, a reel with a higher ratio will be necessary. Bottom fishing may not require a higher gear ratio.

The size of the reel is another important point. Depending on the type of fish you are fishing for should determine the size of test line you will be using. Different size reels will accommodate different size test line. If you are going to use six to ten pound test line choose a medium size reel.

One last tip would be to make sure that the reel you choose has an anti-reverse handle. An anti-reverse handle means the handle will not spin backwards as you are setting the hook and possibly causing you to loose the trophy fish.

These are just a few tips that are worth keeping in mind when you are ready to buy a fishing reel. If possible ask questions about the product you are going to purchase. Fishing is a fun and exciting sport that should be enjoyed to the fullest. Don’t let a fishing reel turn your fishing trip into one that you might not have wanted to take.

Learn more about specific fishing reel models, like the Shimano Baitrunner, and shop fishing reels at fishing reels for sale.

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