Shimano Calais 4×8 DC Baitcast Reel

Winner of the 2006 ICAST Award for Best Freshwater Reel! The original Digital Control (DC) system Shimano’s Calais DC had one pre-programmed braking curve on the internal DC circuit board of the reel, and eight settings along this curve worked by increasing or decreasing the amount of braking force. This was an excellent “all-around” curve, ideal for most bass fishing and inshore applications. However, the original DC system was not ideal for skipping, pitching, and other applications requiring slow spool speeds. To address these slow-speed concerns, Shimano thoroughly analyzed casting mechanisms for various environmental and mechanical conditions. They divided these situations into four different modes and created four profiles to handle each situation. Each mode has 8 different brake-strength settings for 32 brake settings total. Calais DC Modes and Profiles X Mode: Extreme Distance ? a very specific profile ideal for surf casting or competition distance casting. L Mode: Long Distance ? an all-around profile for most fishing applications. A Mode: Accuracy ? ideal for accuracy casting styles like pitching and skipping. W Mode: Wind ? facilitates long casts in heavy headwind conditions. Calais DC Features 4×8 Digital Control? S A-RB? Bearings Magnumlite spool Super Free (SF?) High Efficiency Gearing (HEG?) Tapered Titanium Levelwind Insert Greaseless Spool Support Bearings Super Stopper? Assist Stopper? Escape Hatch Septon? handle material PV Power Handles Cold forged handle shank Drilled, cold forged drag star Dartainium? drag Recessed reel foot Clicking drag adjustment Metal plated finish Asymmetrical spool window Aluminum frame and sideplates Platinum premier service plan Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

Shimano Calais Baitcast Reels

Shimano Calais 100A Finesse anglers will enjoy the solid feel and fluid handling of the compact low-profile baitcaster, courtesy of 10 premium stainless steel Anti-Rust Bearings?, flex-free aluminum frame and side-plates, ultralight A7075 aluminum Lo-Mass? Spool and high Efficiency Gearing? VBS? cast control uses balanced centrifugal brakes (spare blocks and weights included) for prime accuracy in all conditions. Smooth Dartanium? drag; Super Free? pinion gear friction elimination; tapered titanium levelwind insert for extra distance; Super Stopper? anti-reverse with Assist Stopper backup; cold-forged handle with ergonomic Septon? paddle grips. Shimano Calais 200A or 201A 10 specially selected A-RB? stainless steel ball bearings turn brute fish mastery into an art form. The 1-pc. Die-cast aluminum frame is matched to a lightweight, A6063 aluminum alloy Lo-Mass? Spool for precision startup/slowdown with virtually no flex. Internals include High Efficiency Gearing?, the Super Free? system, VBS? centrifugal cast control and roller-bearing-supported Super Stopper? anti-reverse. Click-set Dartanium? drag; premium Septon? paddles. Shimano Calais 200APV or 200ASV Beefed-up versions of the Calais 200A, designed for extra knockdown power when you need it most. The 200APV is the Power Version, equipped with a lower gear ratio and oversized paddle grips?great for tossing big baits all day and dogging down on lunker fish. The 200ASV is the saltwater version, designed to tame the cruisers of the flats with a deeper, larger-capacity non-drilled spool and the largest, most comfortable paddle grips available. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

Shimano Calcutta TE? 700 Round Baitcast Reel

For demanding situations, the Calcutta TE 700 is the reel to have. Powerhouse construction includes a forged aluminum frame with aluminum spool and side-plates for flex-free performance under the heaviest strain. Its Super Stopper? anti-reverse is supported by an exclusive Assist Stopper? backup system?no give, ever?and anon-disengaging levelwind. High Efficiency Gearing?, VBS? centrifugal brake, Dartanium? drag, audible clicker.

Shimano Castaic? Baitcast Reel

Shimano’s easily palmable Castaic Baitcast Reel is as good as it gets for flipping and pitching. Dual thumb bars let you open and re-engage the spool clutch without touching the handle. Exclusive High Efficiency Gearing? for raw, smooth power at all times. Super Stopper? anti-reverse with Assist Stopper? backup, aluminum frame with easy-access side-plate, and VBS? centrifugal brake. 4+1 Bearings. Aluminum frame and spool Lo-mass drilled spool system Graphite sideplates Instagage II Super Free Variable Brake System (VBS) Turn-Key-Access Sideplate Clicking drag adjustment Graphite sideplates Approved for use in saltwater Rubber handle grip

Shimano Charter Special TR-2000LD Reel

Have you ever thought, “I wish they’d put a levelwind on these TLD’s so I wouldn’t have to level it myself!” The same quality that makes TLD’s such great reels can be found in our Charter Special?. Stainless steel gears are durable and resist corrosion in saltwater, and 3 stainless steel ball bearings ensure many years of service. Check out the best lever drag, levelwind reel on the market.

Shimano Front Drag Spinning Reel AX-Series ULSA

Shimano?s latest Front Drag Spinning Reel, the AX Series ULSA, is sure to be a fisherman’s favorite. Shimano quality features include a graphite frame, graphite side plate, graphite rotor and diecast aluminum spool. This front drag spinning reel also features Dyna-Balance, which incorporates counter-balancing techniques in the rotor to eliminate wobble during the retrieve. Backed by the Shimano name, front drag spinning reel covers all the basics, performs well and offers plenty of enjoyment. Features: Graphite frame Graphite rotor Graphite side plate Diecast aluminum spool Dyna-Balance to eliminate wobble during retrieve One ball bearing Weight: 5.6 oz. Gear Ratio: 4.2:1

Shimano Speedmaster TSM IV Reel

With certain game fish, such as wahoo, kingfish and tuna, a blazing fast retrieve is required. The TSM IV Speedmaster with 6:1 gear ratio fills the bill. Extremely castable due to its star drag system which disengages the spool from the drag. Other features include ball bearing titanium drag, stainless steel main and pinion gears, aluminum spool, strike alarm and 1-piece non-corrosive graphite/titanium frame. 3 ball bearings, 17.6 oz., 480 yds./20-lb. capacity.

Shimano Thunnus Spinning Reel

The aluminum body and rotor found in the Thunnus provide maximum strength for handling any saltwater fishing situation. The patented Baitrunner? feature acts as a secondary drag system, allowing anglers to feed out line in a tension-controlled free spool with the bail closed. The Thunnus also features a waterproof drag system, the Fluidrive? gear for smoothness when retrieving, the Super Stopper II? to eliminate backplay for solid hook-sets, and a large-capacity aluminum spool.