The Calcutta Conquest baitcaster has it all. Loaded with features like Hagane Body, X-Ship, Micro Module Gear System, Stable Spool Design and 12 SA-RB bearings, it’s a brilliant round profile baitcaster.
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Series
Calcutta Conquest
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
12+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
4
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
MICROMODULE GEARING
HAGANE BODY
X-SHIP
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
HIGH CAST RATING
HIGH CRANK POWER RATING
LEVEL WIND
STAR DRAG
The iconic Calcutta D round baitcaster series incorporates massive amounts of state-of-the-art fishing technology that will see them continue to perform for years to come.
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Series
Calcutta D
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
3
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
CROSS CARBON DRAG
HAGANE BODY
HIGH CAST RATING
LEVEL WIND
SALTWATER READY
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
The Metanium MGL sets the standard for baitcasters in the Australian market. Fitted with a Magnesium CoreSolid Body, Magnumlite Spool III, New SVS casting system and Micro Module gearing to give you unmatched smoothness and control.
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Series
Metanium MGl
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
10+1
Family Type
Baitcast
Models
3
FEATURES
MGL SPOOL 3 THAT ALLOWS LONG CASTS
SILENT TUNE REDUCES VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS PROMOTING SMOOTHNESS
MICROMODULE II FOR LIGHT AND SMOOTH REELING
HAGANE AND CORESOLID BODY FOR COMPACTNESS AND TOUGHNESS
X-SHIP FOR STRONGER AND SMOOTHER GEARING
10 YEAR WARRANTY
Packed with the latest advancements in Shimano baitcast technology like X-Ship, the Micromodule Gear System and SVS centrifugal braking, the Chronarch G delivers top-level performance for saltwater anglers.
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Series
Chronarch G
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
8+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
3
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
MICROMODULE GEARING
X-SHIP
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
CROSS CARBON DRAG
HIGH CAST RATING
HIGH CRANK POWER RATING
STAR DRAG
For smarter, more efficient lure casting under a variety of circumstances, the new Curado DC changes the game and represents the latest in Shimano Technology development.
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Series
Curado DC
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
6+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
4
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
DC TECHNOLOGY
SALTWATER READY
MICROMODULE GEARING
HAGANE BODY
X-SHIP
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
CROSS CARBON DRAG
HIGH CAST RATING
HIGH CRANK POWER RATING
When it comes to beefy saltwater resistant baitcast reels, the Tranx is at the next level.
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Series
Tranx
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
5+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
7
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
HAGANE BODY
X-SHIP
CROSS CARBON DRAG
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
HIGH CAST RATING
STAR DRAG
The SLX DC employs the latest Shimano Technology in the form of the Digital Control system which allows for smarter, more efficient lure casting under a variety of circumstances.
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Series
SLX DC
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
4+1
Family Type
Baitcast
Models
4
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
DC TECHNOLOGY
SALTWATER READY
HAGANE BODY
The Curado K reels have a number of features that make them an excellent choice for saltwater fishing, in a variety of gear ratios, and left and right-hand wind.
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Series
Curado K
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
6+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
4
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
MICROMODULE GEARING
HAGANE BODY
X-SHIP
SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
CROSS CARBON DRAG
HIGH CAST RATING
HIGH CRANK POWER RATING
STAR DRAG
With their low-slung profile and race car looks, the Citica baitcasters are pretty classy example of Japanese design, technology and performance that are perfectly suited to Australian fish and conditions.
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Series
Citica I
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
5+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
3
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
HAGANE BODY
X-SHIP
MODERATE CAST RATING
MODERATE CRANK POWER RATING
SALTWATER READY
STAR DRAG
SLX is compact, rigid and versatile. With 2 gear ratios to choose from and a long throw handle, the SLX offers tournament anglers a complete series of reels, that won't break the bank.
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Series
SLX
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Baitcast
Models
3
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
MODERATE CAST RATING
MODERATE CRANK POWER RATING
STAR DRAG
The Corvalus is an affordable round baitcaster alternative to the Calcutta. The 400 is an all-round performer suitable for casting and trolling, and has features like Variable Braking System (VBS) and Super Stopper anti-reverse.
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Series
Corvalus
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Baitcaster
Models
1
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
SALTWATER READY
LEVEL WIND
MODERATE CRANK POWER RATING
An exciting member of the affordable price range of low profile baitcasters is the C150.
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Series
Caius
Warranty
10 Year
Bearings
3+1
Family Type
Baitcast
Models
1
FEATURES
10 YEAR WARRANTY
MODERATE CAST RATING
SALTWATER READY
STAR DRAG
For barra fishing and bass fishing and many other salt and freshwater species, when it comes to precision casting with a wide variety of lure weights, shapes and sizes, baitcaster reels are the way to go — and Shimano have the best in the business.
Shimano’s low profile baitcaster reels are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to use for long periods of time, as casting accuracy can really suffer when arms and wrists become tired, especially in the tropical heat, but when that long-awaited hookup does occur, other Shimano-exclusive features such as ultra smooth drags, SA-RB or A-RB bearings and Super Stopper come into play to make the fight even more enjoyable.
For mixed fishing situations such as live baiting and trolling — whether hand-held or sitting the outfit in a rod holder — traditional round cross-section baitcasters still hold sway, especially when line capacity is a factor if targeting species such as Niugini black bass, big saltwater barra and offshore dwellers such as Spanish mackerel and black jew.
