Jon Arthur has been field testing the stylish new Hyper Fishing Gear clothing from Shimano.Here’s his verdict.

As usual, it’s refreshing to see the innovation and attention to detail that Shimano has given its Beast Master AX Commercial range. It definitely looks like both Steve Ringer and Alan Scotthorne have had a hand in designing something specifically for the UK match scene.

How does the new Shimano Power Aero measure up to its popular predecessor?

RICHARD STEWART has used both, so he’s perfectly placed to tell you.

Now’s the time to be fishing – the carp are on the munch and your tackle is going to be seriously put through its paces. Check out this SHIMANO gear…

ACF takes a look at the mega-value Shimano Spod Pack, a combo that’ll get you out on the bank spodding in no time.

At last, a long-cast reel that suits UK carp fishing! RICHARD STEWART checks out the small but perfectly formed Shimano Ultegra 5500 XTB.

In recent years, whips of all lengths seem to have again found a place in anglers’ holdalls, so for this season Shimano has extended its range with new models at a budget price.

So you’ve got two grand kicking around and you think a pole is the best thing to spend it on? Editor Pat MacInnes dusts off his chequebook to give Shimano’s Antares BX the once-over.

Exage is a brand that spans the Shimano empire, from reels to bicycle gears, but for us the Exage pole is of most interest. Its latest incarnation is the Exage AX 1450, and Pat MacInnes is on hand to take a closer look…

The Aspire name is Shimano's flagship brand, and to complement its poles, rods and reels there's now a new luggage range.

Aimed squarely at anglers moving up from starter poles, Shimano's new Exage Pro 1450 is here. Pat MacInnes takes a closer look...

Shimano’s Beast Master range deals with just one thing – power fishing! There are three new models for 2008, so APF took a closer look…

Jon Bones has been trying out the latest version of his favourite reel. So, how does it perform?

Our editor reckons that this stunning new Magnesium reel from Shimano is set to take the carp market by storm.

Guest reviewer Tony Makepeace gives us the lowdown on what he describes as the best reels he has ever used…

Think big and go small – that’s what Shimano’s latest offering in the reel market represents to our editor… and he reckons it’s an absolute belter, too.

Shimano gets back to what we all know and love with its new Baitrunner reel. It’s black again, and our editor loves it…

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