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 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 Daiwa Fuego spinning reels are unmatched in performance and are ideal for both fresh water as well as salt water. The light weight feel is thanks to Daiwa’s exclusive “Zaion” construction. The Fuego spinning reels come with up to seven ball bearings, have a super smooth waterproof drag and are highly reliable reels.

You can fill the spool with line right up to the edge of the spool lip on the Fuego spinning reels and you will never get dead line buried inside. When reeling in your catch, the locomotive levelwind system means fewer tangles and a very consistent drag performance so you’ll bring the fish to shore quicker.

When you fish with a Daiwa Fuego reel, you are telling other anglers that you fish with only the best you can get. The Fuego reels are highly reliable, precise and outstanding reels that will help you do what you are out there for-catch fish.

The rigid once piece constructed aluminum frame and the light weight and free floating aluminum spool feel great in your hand. The Daiwa Tierra features Daiwa’s Magforce-Z automatic anti-backlash system and the aluminum star drag comes with a clicker-a feature normally found only on the most expensive reels. Your casts are well controlled and long thanks to the machined aluminum cast control cap. Fishing for hours with the Tierra is a pure joy. The Soft Touch grips are very comfortable and you won’t lose your grip, even when your hands are wet.

The Tierra is a real workhorse, and one you will come to treasure. The low profile and 8 disc wet drag that is ultra smooth, will put the brakes on even the strongest runner.

The Daiwa Tierra spinning reels are designed for freshwater fishing and can handle light saltwater applications as well. The spinning reels in the Tierra lineup offer an ultra-slim body that is crafted of a rigid aluminum that keeps the DigiGears perfectly meshed. To maximize your casting distance, the unique design of the aluminum spool gets the job done well. Your casts will be long and accurate.

The Tierra spinning reels have an infinite anti-reverse and Daiwa’s TwistBuster line twist reduction on board so that your fishing trips will be hassle-free and smooth.

The Daiwa Sol features a rigid one piece aluminum frame and sideplate and a massive seven disc drag system with fiber composite washers for outstanding control when fighting big fish.

The free floating spool casts even super light lures with ease and backlash is eliminated with the Magforce-V automatic backlash control. The Sol reel has an incredibly strong machine bronze drive gear and super alloy pinion.

This reel will not flex under a heavy load. No matter how hard the fish pull, the gears stay in perfect mesh. When you want to quickly change spools, the locking bayonet-mount sideplate makes it simple. The Daiwa Sol baitcasting reel was made specifically for bass fishing and it is a perfectly balance reel that complements today’s light, high-tech rods.

The Daiwa Sol also offers a spinning reel that is designed for freshwater usage and light saltwater applications. The Sol spinning reel has a die cast aluminum alloy body, rotor and body cover and an oscillation level wind gear that is fully dampened so you won’t be distracted by noise and vibration. The windings lay evenly in a crossed pattern to eliminate dig-in when the reel is under pressure and the Sol spinning reel features a seven bearing drive system.

The Daiwa Sol reels give you a lot of reel for your buck. These reels are for you if you are looking for a high-end reel that is a joy to fish with. The Sol reels are priced incredibly well, making them highly affordable and one of the very best that Daiwa offers.

The gears on the Steez are Daiwa’s famous Digigear gears that are digitally designed and machined for smooth, efficient and silent operation. The corrosion resistant ball bearings mean that the Steez will hold up longer and allows for washable maintenance. The tubular stainless Air Bail and forward tapered Twist Buster all but eliminates line twist so you always have control of your line.

You can compare the expensive spinning reels by the number of bearings, weight and materials, but until you hold the Steez in your hand you won’t be able to appreciate how great the Steez is compared to other reels on the market. The locomotive style retrieve on the Daiwa Steez allows you to spin the reel by just pushing the face of the spool in and it quickly rebounds. It is super smooth!

Daiwa offers the Steez in a baitcaster reel also and the Steez baitcaster was highly anticipated among anglers the world over. The Steez baitcaster is one of the lightest baitcasting reels on the market. The magnesium frame, swept handle for less wobble and tempered aluminum drive gear all come together to give you the smoothest performance you’ll ever find on a baitcasting reel. The Steez baitcaster features an impressive eleven precision ball bearings, a free floating aluminum alloy spool and a Magforce-V automatic spool brake.

The Steez baitcasting reels are ideal for bassing, catching trout and most other freshwater species. The Steez baitcasting reels are outstanding casters with all types of lures.

Daiwa built the Certate fishing reel with their new Real Four concept: Real Engine, Real Endurance, Real Control and Real Custom. The Certate is Daiwa’s most technologically advanced spinning reel. Daiwa set out to reduce friction in this line of spinning reels to give you smooth and efficient power when reeling in the spool.

The Daiwa Certate features ten of Daiwa’s CRBB Super Corrosion Resistant ball bearings and a precision, gear-driven levelwind that cross wraps the line to prevent line dig-in. The Certate is super lightweight thanks to its die cast aluminum alloy body, rotor and body cover. The sealed drag stays dry and water drains easily from the reel.

The Daiwa Certate is an outstanding caster. Some spinning reels make a loud and abrupt motion when closing the bail, but with the Certate, the bail easily clicks into the open position and snaps closed with confidence. Probably the most outstanding feature of the Certate reel is the smooth retrieve. There is no distracting noise or friction and pressure bites are very easily detected on this reel. The Certate is an incredibly smooth spinning reel that has features you’ll fall in love with.

The Pflueger Supreme baitcaster is an outstanding reel that carries on the company’s outstanding reputation, offering a magnesium body and rotor that are incredibly lightweight and durable. The Supreme is built with 10 double shielded stainless steel bearings and an one way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing. The Supreme eliminates stress from torque when battling big fish.

The Pflueger Supreme is an outstanding caster and has a dual cast control system that offers impressive cast control. You get an audible click adjustable drag on the Supreme and the spool is made of anodized aluminum that performs as great as it looks.

There is no back play in the handle of the Supreme and this reel is very powerful. This reel is very comfortable to hold and the soft touch sculpted knobs provide an excellent grip, even with wet hands. The ergonomics this reel offers are incredible, as you can palm it in your hand for hours of comfortable fishing.

The Pflueger Supreme is the ultimate bass reel and it can also easily handle other species as well, including the striper, walleye and perch.

The Pflueger President is loved by anglers the world over for its outstanding balance and performance. The overall look and feel of this reel is very elegant. The top of the reel has a wider opening that allows for very easy spool feathering. The President was designed to be the perfect all-around bass reel. This reel casts incredibly well and it has a six pin centrifugal braking system that is outstanding. It has a clicking tension knob usually found only on very expensive reels, so it is simple to make adjustments to maximize your casting distance. The soft thumb pad on the clutch bar makes casting very comfortable and allows you to hold your grip when your hands are wet.

The Pflueger President has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings that results in a feel that is comparable to a very expensive reel. This reel can retrieve 28 inches of line with every turn of the handle, so you can quickly pull in your catches.

The multi-disc drag is controlled via an all metal forged star drag.

The Pflueger President is an outstanding reel and an incredible value. This reel handles bass, stripers, walleye and perch with ease.

THe Cardinal 100 series are ideal for ice fishing and the five bearings on these reels give the feel of top-of-the-line models. The large line roller all but eliminates line twisting.

The Abu Garcia Cardinal 170 series reels are perfect spinning reels for salt water fishing as they offer four bearings that are resistant to corrosion.

The Abu Garcia Cardinal 300 series feature a seven bearing drive and a double drill spool, making these reels very lightweight. This series has an instant antireverse feature.

The Cardinal 500ALBi series can easily handle fast running fish and these reels work just as well in salt or freshwater. The 500ALBi reels have ten bearing drive systems and an anti-reverse for instant hook sets. The X-Craftic aluminum alloy construction resists corrosion.

The 600ALB Cardinal series in the Abu Garcia family can take what nature and the angler dishes out. This lightweight aluminum reel has corrosion resistant components and these reels have a front adjustable drag that holds up to hard runs by big game fish.

The Cardinal 700LX series are built tough and are very durable that are perfect for both salt and freshwater. The rotor, frame and sideplate are overbuilt to give you outstanding performance. The Carbon Matrix Drag is waterproof and stays cool when fighting big fish.

The Abu Garcia Cardinal spinning reels offer varying sizes designed to match your type of fishing and conditions. This entire lineup is one of the best trusted spinning reel series on the market today. When you own a Abu Garcia Cardinal you have a very reliable, hard working and trusted reel that can hold its own against whatever comes its way.