The Calais 200ASV has a 6.2:1 gear ratio and will
hold 192m of 5kg mono. It features a click drag
adjustment, a Dartanium drag system, and Shimano’s
Variable Brake System (VBS). The 200ASV also features
Turn-key spool access for quick adjustments or to swap
spools, and ten A-RB bearings and one roller bearing.

Shimano describe their new Core baitcaster as the ultimate compact and light-weight baitcasting reel, and with plenty of magnesium evident in its construction, that’s pretty darn accurate. In addition to this, it’s packed with features to make your fishing more enjoyable.

The Chronarch series is the essence of what a low-profile baitcaster should be – small, comfortable and incredibly smooth to cast with and wind.

Control over backlashes and total free-spool are achieved through Shimano’s Variable Brake System. Super Stopper anti-reverse eliminates any backplay in the handle for crisp, solid hooksets.

The Chronarch series is the essence of what a low-profile baitcaster should be – small, comfortable and incredibly smooth to cast with and wind.

Control over backlashes and total free-spool are achieved through Shimano’s Variable Brake System. Super Stopper anti-reverse eliminates any backplay in the handle for crisp, solid hooksets.

Reinventing a reel is never easy, but as the new Curado E series demonstrates – sleek design and cutting edge performance was at the forefront of Shimano engineering objectives.

Upon first glance, the Curado E series is reminiscent of a high performance Jaguar sport car – featuring a metallic green goblin finish and smooth flowing curves, a return to the green paintjob that defined the Curado in a class of it’s own as one of the world’s best selling baitcasters.

The Cruxis has a heavy duty Dartanium drag system eminently suited to use with heavier gel spun polyethylene lines, with the metal frame keeping internal parts in precise alignment to increase the reel’s performance.

The Lo Mass Drilled Spool, Super Free bearing supported pinion gear, Variable Braking System and reduced mass VBS hub all combine to make casting smooth and trouble-free, and the reduced weight of the spool reduces start-up inertia and increases freespool.

Shimano now brings to the table a new addition to the Coriolis stable – the new GA is ideally suited to those not wanting to spend a fortune, whilst still wanting a feature packed reel that won’t let you down. Equally at home chasing big bronze ‘run-off’ barra up north or casting spinnerbaits in your local dam, the GA provides a versatile reel for many light to medium salt and freshwater applications.

The Crestfire CR 100D represents a re-design of an old favourite, with its stylish champagne colouring and gold trim bringing it into the 21st century. It comes with two ball bearings and one roller bearing, a line capacity of 200yds of 6lb line, a retrieve speed of
6.2:1, a magnetic cast control system and infinite anti-reverse via Super-Stopper and Assist Stopper.

With its smoke grey and chrome livery, the Callisto CSO 100 not only looks the business, but performs superbly as well. It features one ball bearing and a roller bearing, a super fast 6.2:1 retrieve speed, a line capacity of 169 metres of 4kg nylon monofilament, Super Stopper and Assist Stopper, and an easy to use dial-up magnetic cast control system to get newcomers on the right track from the very first time they use it.