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Walking you through the different types of Shimano Reels

By Rob Fuering at Wed, 2008-09-10 08:40 | Beginer Fishing | Freshwater Fishing | General Fishing | International Fishing | Saltwater Fishing

Types of Shimano Fishing Reels

There are many different type of fishing reels depending on the kind of fishing that needs to be done. From conventional reels, spinning reels, lever drag reels, to bait casting reels, Shimano reels offer the fishing enthusiast a wide variety of choices. Here are some of the different kinds of Shimano reels and their uses.

Spinning reels
If you’re just beginning to take interest in fishing, perhaps the option for you is a spinning reel. This is because its operation is simple and it does not suffer from backlash. Shimano offers a wide range of spinning reels that specially designed for different kinds of fish. If you’re looking for the best lightweight spinning performance available in the market, Shimano offers the Stradic MgFB spinning reels. The Stella FD Series reels feature the new propulsion and paladin systems along with a magnesium frame and sideplate and an aluminium rotor; this ensures that the reels are both lightweight as well as durable. Other popular Shimano reels include those from the Sustain FE Series; these have unparalleled casting ability and a titanium coated spool lip.

Conventional reels
Using conventional reels requires some amount of experience; however, they also provide better control and range. It is safe to say that the best conventional reels on the market are those manufactured by Shimano. Some of the award-winning Shimano reels include the Tekota Levelwind Reels and Torium Reels that are regarded as extremely sturdy. These are designed such that they are comfortable to use while offering high-speed casting ability. If gamefishing is your sport, the Shimano Speedmaster High Ratio Gamefish Reel is perhaps one of the best on the market.
Some of the other bests include the TLD Star Drag Reels that are designed to offer outstanding casting ability, the Shimano Trinidad Narrow Specials, which do not wobble while retrieving the line.
When it comes to saltwater fishing the Trinidad Digital Control Reels leave no room for error, and if mooching salmon is your hobby or sport the Shimano Moocher Plus Reels are unbeatable.

Bait cast reels
The Shimano bait casting reels are extremely popular among professional bass fishermen. Shimano produces a considerable range of bait cast reels that offer ultra-light low profile reels as well as round bait casting reels. One of the popular ultra-light low profile Shimano reels is the range of Shimano Curado Baitcasting Reels. These reels offer supreme line control when using lightweights. With elements like a super free bearing supported pinion gear system, high efficiency gearing, a variable brake system, and a super stopper, Shimano ensures that it offers keen fishermen a wide range as well as several benefits when it comes to reels. Having redefined their entire Calcutta series of Shimano reels, the Shimano Calcutta B Baitcasting Reels are at the moment regarded as some of the best round bait casting reels in the market.

Also, available in the market are several lever drag Shimano reels such as the Shimano Torsa Reels, which come packed with high speed and power, the Shimano Torsa Quick Change Drag Cams, which are perhaps the most versatile, and the Shimano Tyrnos Saltwater Trolling Reels, which are fitted with anti-rust bearings and come with an open top crossbar design.