The Calais by Shimano may very well be the world’s finest baitcasting reel. The anti-rust bearings are over 10 times more resistant to corrosion than the standard stainless steel bearings and they provide you with the ultimate in smoothness and durability.

All of the moving parts are in perfect alignment inside the solid one piece aluminum frame. Your casts will be long and accurate thanks to the Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear and the drilled wiffle spool. You can control your cast very well since the spool first can be slowed and then stopped when your bait hits the water.

Backlashing is all but eliminated with the Calais’ VBS braking system that allows you to adjust the reel to perfection.

The beautiful black nickel body looks amazing and there is little doubt that this will become the little gem that you will treasure for years. The Shimano Calais will undoubtedly be the reel you reach for every time you head to the lake. The Shimano Calais was designed to hold comfortably in one hand, so you will never become fatigued even after hours and hours of casting this outstanding reel.

The Calais baitcasting reels are available with a gear ratio from 5.0:1 to 6.2:1.

The Curado is poised to get to work. The Magnumlite spool gives you incredibly low startup inertia for outstanding line control and casting performance.

You get unbelievable fish moving torque and high speed retrieves thanks to the HEG or High Efficiency Gearing that is found on the Curado reel.

When fighting the big muscle fish, the SV Power Paddle provides the beef needed and the 1/4 turn easy-access sideplate lets you quickly adjust the reel’s variable brake system. The Curado uses the VBS brake system to control your casts so you can cast further and accurately. The Curado sits closer to the rod for that much appreciated comfort and maneuverability.

In 2008, the Shimano Curado was the winner of the ICAST New Product Showcase Awards for Best of Show and Best Freshwater Reel. The Curado reel is available from a 5.0:1 to a 7.0:1 gear ratio. The Curado keeps the excitement in baitcasting. If you own a Curado reel, there is no doubt that it will become your number one favorite reel of all time. This is one great little performer that puts the fun back in fishing!

The Shimano Tyrnos is a high speed offshore fishing reel that targets big game fish either when trolling or when tossing bait. This levelwind reel is bulletproof and lightweight and features oversized gears, a diecast aluminum frame and an oversize handle shank.

The Tyrnos reel was designed specifically for smaller big game fish such as the bluefin tuna, dorado, wahoo and albacore.

Offshore trolling reels are designed with a lower gear ratio for greater power when you are battling a huge fish. You will gain a lot of ground with every turn of the handle on the Tyrnos when you are hauling in a 25 pounder and you can incorporate your muscles through this powerful reel to bring the fish to the surface.

The diecast aluminum frame of the Tyrnos features supportive crossbars that withstand the extreme high pressure of fighting a mighty tuna. This reel does not flex, and when power is needed, the Tyrnos delivers in a big way. This big game reel also uses an alternating twin pawl anti-reverse system to give you a very solid hookset with very little backplay on the spool. When the fish hit or start to run, the pawl gets the job done flawlessly.

The Shimano Tyrnos incorporates a ratcheting drag system that prevents the lever from sliding when the boat is bouncing. The range on the drag is from Free to Strike to Full. The washers on the drag are completely sealed to protect salt water a other grit from entering.

Most big game reels are heavy, but not the Tyrnos, thanks to the graphite sideplates. This, plus the diecast makes this reel lighter than other reels, yet it maintains all the structural support needed under heavy loads.

If you need a good, high quality high gear ratio conventional reel, the Tyrnos reel will be right at home on your favorite big game rod.

You can fish with the Trinidad all day long with the very comfortable ergonomic handle that is shaped for comfort and the perfect grip. You won’t lose your grip on this reel even when your hand is wet. The handle shank adjusts so you can set the perfect amount of leverage when cranking.

The adjustable clicker on the Trinidad reel is more than a simple on and off system. The clicker can be adjusted to 14 settings to perfectly match your bait or your style of fishing. You can adjust the amount of free spool tension while the clicker is on to serve as a baitrunner function that is perfect for bottom fishing or for ballooning out live bait.

The Trinidad reels have all of the premium qualities you would expect from Shimano.

There are nine sizes of the Trinidad reel available ranging from the TN-12 with a 14 pound/420 yard line capacity to the TN-50 with a 50 pound/440 yard line capacity.

The Trinidad reels have been a favorite among saltwater anglers due to the durability and outstanding features these reels possess. The sideplate screws are chrome plated to prevent corrosion between the sideplate and the screws-a common problem with most other saltwater reels.

Find out why the Trinidad reel is a major favorite among anglers the world over. Just pick up the Trinidad and hold it in your hand. You will feel the quality. This reel is a very effective combination of speed and power.

The Shimano Torsa reel has most of the mass distributed outward, so that the spool spins longer. This gives you outstanding casting ability and the Variable Brake System uses centrifugal force for a consistent spool speed so you can easily manage your casts.

Exclusive to the Torsa reels is Shimano’s new Rapid Fire Quick Change Drag Cam System. Without tools and within seconds, you can completely transform how your Torsa is set up to fish. Just put the reel into freespin, back off the preset knob and change the cam. It is that simple!

The Torsa can take up the slack with a high retrieve rate to haul in sailfish quickly and can deliver the brute force to crank bottom fish out of the depths. No other reel on the market offers this type of versatility.

The Shimano Torsa reels have fans the world over. Anglers are simply in love with the Torsa because these reels are as smooth as liquid, fast, brutal fighters and outstanding casters. The Torsa reels stands in a class all its own.

The TLD series of reels by Shimano have frames and sideplates made of graphite and all the reels feature a rod clamp, a barrel handle grip and anti-rust bearings.

When you choose a Shimano TLD reel, you have chosen superb quality and outstanding performance. Nothing beats a lever drag when it comes to powerful and smooth running drags. The TLD reels have been designed to offer you outstanding performance when casting, trolling or live bait fishing.

The exclusive ball bearing titanium drag is smooth and durable on these reels and you are offered up to 200% more drag surface area than what other drag reels offer. Whether you need to back off quickly when a marlin begins its surface dance or full drag pressure when that tuna dives deep, you can be sure that the TLD lever drag gets the job done. You’re sure not to lose your grip with the power handle that has an oil-ported torpedo knob. When a fish stikes your bait, a loud click alarm sounds on the TLD reels.

A reel does not have to feel like a second anchor to pull in big fish. The lightweight graphite and aluminum Shimano TLD reels outperform most large, heavy reels. The oversized gears give you outstanding fighting efficiency and the four stainless steel AR-B ball bearings give these reels an uncommonly smooth operation.

The Shimano Torium features an ergonomic Septom power handle so your hand will never slip, even when wet and this handle allows you to take three different and comfortable hand positions. You can adjust the handle shank in the position that matches the fish you are pursuing. The long shank position allows for increased torque and the short shank allows for fast retrieves.

The Torium reels has three anti-rust bearings that have over 10 times the amount of corrosion resistance than other reels, so these reels offer you a lifetime of continued use. The precision click star drag adjusts the drag setting and the Super Stopper anti-reverse is reliable and has no backplay, even in undesirable cold or wet conditions.

You can use the Torium reel for offshore bottom fishing on the coast. It can handle big grouper or small snapper and every species in between. The Torium reel is available in five sizes and has excellent casting ability. The Torium reel is highly popular for its versatility and many fisherman have several Torium reels on their boats because you can do any kind of fishing with this great reel.

Every Shimano Baitrunner spinning reel features a graphite frame and sideplate. The 3500 and 4500 have rotors made of graphite and the 6500 models’ rotor is made of aluminum for a lighter weight. The spool on these fine reels are made of a diecast aluminum and you’re sure to never lose your grip with the Flat T type rubber handle on the Baitrunner.

The Shimano Baitrunner reels have Shimano’s Super Stopper II and Power Roller III roller bearings and line rollers to reduce line twist. Feeding out the line with the bail closed prevents the line from coiling off the spool and just flick the lever on the Baitrunner for tensioned free-spool. Turn the handle and the normal drag that you have preset is automatically engaged. The Baitrunner reels are designed to allow you to enjoy fishing without having to fuss with the reel.

You can cast beautifully with a Shimano Baitrunner and these reels are perfectly balanced to attach to today’s rods. Carp anglers love the Baitcaster reels when they drop deep. Shimano has given this reel an attention to detail that is second to none.

There are a total of nine reels in the Tiagra series ranging from the TI12 to the TI130A. The Tiagra reels feature a very innovative hydrothermal drag system that all but eliminates the drag setting variances. The solid aluminum frame is designed to fish heavier line right out of the box, making these reels perfect for long range fishing. Each Tiagra reel has a specially tailored drag so you can match your reel and rod to whatever species you are out to get. The Tiagra reels feature anti-rust bearings, chrome plated sideplates screws, twin pawl anti-reverse, ratcheting drag lever, a a cold forged aluminum spool and a rod clamp. For more leverage when ‘grinding’ on a big one, the Tiagra reels feature an ergonomic power grip handle. ( not available on the TI-12 or TI-16).

The Shimano Tiagra reels are nothing short of perfect and offer everything the serious angler could dream for. Every Tiagra offers an adjustable pre-set finger screw, an easy to access gear change mechanism and a loud strike alarm. (89 decibels).

The Shimano Sphero is the most impressive saltwater reel you can find. Pick one up and you will feel the quality when you turn the handle. The Sphero reels are very strong, powerful and lightweight. These reels feature four or five stainless steel ball bearings, Shimano’s Fluidrive two gear system, Dyna Balance wobble-free system, Super Stopper anti-reverse and a front dial waterproof drag. You are able to micro adjust the drag setting while battling with a fish on the Sphero reels.

There are seven Sphero reels ranging from the 3000FB up to the powerful and commanding 18000FB. A very handsome black, gold and silver finish on the Shimano Sphero reels ensures great looks. Designed for heavy conditions, the Spheros reels sport aluminum frames that are super stiff so that you get friction-free movement.

The S-Arm cam keeps the line in contact with the line roller for jigging or dropshotting and the Power Roller line roller reduces twists. With Shimano’s Aero Wrap oscillation, the line is layered in a criss-cross pattern so you’re able to make longer casts with less effort.

The handles are rubber gripped so you won’t slip when reeling in your catch and every Sphero reel carries the Shimano Dyna-Balance feature that enhances sensitivity during retrieve.

Find out why saltwater anglers everywhere fish with the Shimano Sphero reels. This lineup provides you with carefree fishing, easy casting and smooth retrieves and will provide you with years of reliability.