Saltwater and offshore fishing is growing in popularity each year, with many anglers wanting to land those large heavy fighting saltwater reef and bluewater species. This has led to a need to for saltwater spinning reels that have a drag system tough enough for any offshore species, including traditionally larger game fish like Tuna and Marlin. Shimano’s series of offshore fishing reels not only provide anglers with reels that could pull in a small sperm whale, but also with reels that are designed specifically for regular saltwater conditions and heavy use.
Offshore saltwater fishing experts will testify that the latest range of saltwater reels designed from Shimano contains some of the most advanced drag systems on the market. This makes these reels the perfect weapon when snapper fishing, tuna fishing, fishing for kingfish or simply sitting on the reef fishing for sharks.
With more fishermen exposing their fishing reels to harsh saltwater conditions, offshore fishing reels needed to be extremely durable and resistant to constant saltwater use. This led Shimano’s engineers to come up with an anti-corrosion treatment that is more impervious to harshness of Mother Nature. Combined with an already ready impressive water proof drag system and Shielded A-RB bearings and Shimano are now producing some of the toughest and most efficient saltwater fishing reels on the market.
Saltwater Reels
Stella SW
Are you ready for the best spinning reel ever created? Fishing for hard hitting, line burning thugs such as GTs, Tuna and Marlin? Look no further than a Stella SW.
Even in today’s modern age, threadline reels continue to push the boundaries and break the rules of fishing theory and tradition. Pushing those boundaries to the edge – Shimano’s Stella series has always been a leader, not a follower.
Even in today’s modern age, threadline reels continue to push the boundaries and break the rules of fishing theory and tradition. Pushing those boundaries to the edge – Shimano’s Stella series has always been a leader, not a follower.
Biomaster SW
As the name suggest SW this new Biomaster has been built to handle the rigours of the saltwater environment, built on hybrid body with an Aluminium rotor it is one tough customer. Carrying 6 ARB bearings and 1 roller bearing with a machined aluminium handle with power knobs for extra comfort and power, ARC spools, Aerowrap II , the option of high gear model (8000) and power gear model (6000) it will be a sought after reel.
Sustain
Shimano's Sustain range of reels fits into Shimano's higher end of spinning reels and features a stylish gun metallic black and chrome finish. The 5000 size reels is ideally suited for chasing larger offshore fish.
The Sustain features X-Ship which not only gives the angler a completely smooth retrieve, but also will offer stronger crank power when fighting fish.
The Sustain features X-Ship which not only gives the angler a completely smooth retrieve, but also will offer stronger crank power when fighting fish.
Stradic FJ
The latest release of the Shimano Stradic range of reels comes in sizing ideally suited for heavier salt water fishing. Featuring sizes from 4000 up to the larger 8000 model, this range has a size for most offshore fishing styles.
Rarenium
The Shimano Rarenium is part of the new CI4 family, which not only makes the range super light, but also super strong. The range comprises two sizes suitable for larger salt water or off shore fishing.
The series has a number of features to assist with longer casting and the light body makes these reels ideal for anglers chasing larger saltwater fish through regular casting.
The series has a number of features to assist with longer casting and the light body makes these reels ideal for anglers chasing larger saltwater fish through regular casting.
Saragosa
Shimano's Saragosa saltwater range of reels offer anglers a heavy duty saltwater reel that can not only handle larger offshore species, but also easily cope with the punishment of regular saltwater use.
The range comes in 8 sizes including new for 2011/2012 the 10 000 size model.
The range comes in 8 sizes including new for 2011/2012 the 10 000 size model.
Spheros
The Shimano Spheros reel series has been the go to reel for offshore salt water fisherman for a number of reels. Featuring a complete aluminum frame and rotor make this series ideally suited for heavy salt water use.
The series comes in five sizes and would be great for anything from fishing for snapper right up to targeting larger sail fish.
The series comes in five sizes and would be great for anything from fishing for snapper right up to targeting larger sail fish.
Socorro
Exhibiting many desirable features found on higher-end spinning reels, the distinctive black and gold Socorro F packs a powerful punch for anglers looking for a great value for money reel.
Thunnus CI4
Live-baiting the stones for Longtail Tuna or Spaniards offshore, the new, robust CI4 build of the Thunnus is a baitrunner afficionado's dream.
Built for larger saltwater species the range fields four sizes from 4000 to 12000 which covers every inshore and light-medium offshore application imaginable. After freespooning your offering down the water column to your target species, the baitrunner function is switched on. The spool turns slowly, as a fish is fooled to take the bait under what seems like near zero tension, turn the handle and engage the main drag system -- you're on!
Featrures include lightweight, metalic blue CI4 body and rotor, Propulsion Line Management System, Power Roller II, One-Piece Bail, aluminium spool, baitrunner function and screw-in handle assembly with Septon grip.
Built for larger saltwater species the range fields four sizes from 4000 to 12000 which covers every inshore and light-medium offshore application imaginable. After freespooning your offering down the water column to your target species, the baitrunner function is switched on. The spool turns slowly, as a fish is fooled to take the bait under what seems like near zero tension, turn the handle and engage the main drag system -- you're on!
Featrures include lightweight, metalic blue CI4 body and rotor, Propulsion Line Management System, Power Roller II, One-Piece Bail, aluminium spool, baitrunner function and screw-in handle assembly with Septon grip.