Design, technology and Shimano's years of experience all come together in the Calais DC reel.

The new CORE reels are designed to be the ultimate, lightweight baitcasting reels. Made with magnesium frames and sideplates, and featuring Magnumlite spool construction, the standard version for all around fishing, weighs in at 6.1 ounces with a 6.2:1 gear ratio. The FV flipping version, equipped with Instagage II, comes with oversized PV paddles and a 7.0:1 gear ratio to move fish out of cover fast. These reels both come with HEG, feature Shielded A-RB bearings and are designed to be as compact as possible for a comfortable, lightweight and maneuverable fishing experience.

The Professionals Choice
HEG Gearing developing incredible power and torque
Available in multiple gear ratios to cover entire applications
New modern compact design and appearance that ties in perfectly with new Crucial rods

It’s all about reliability and versatility with Shimano’s Curado baitcasting reels. For more than two decades,
anglers continue to rely on our Curado series
for fishing success. The Curado 200G sizes are available in three different gear ratios - high speed, all-around and low speed so you can select the right one for the most effectiveness. With our Curado G reels, anglers have the right tool to fish all conditions and techniques.

Providing anglers with exceptional performance and durability, our Curado® E reels are designed for casting big baits and jigging. The 300E/301E offers low-profile handling for all-day muskie action and inshore saltwater use, while the 300EJ has the ideal speed and spool capcity for use with Shimano’s Waxwing System to cast the Junior 118, Senior 138 and Daddy 168 size lures.

Reliability & Innovation for All Anglers
HEG Gearing developing incredible power and torque
Available in multiple gear ratios to cover entire applications
Advanced ergonomic design with new two tone coloring for the ideal match to Clarus rods

With its 6.5:1 gear Ratio this reel is designed to fish many different style lures from Worms, Jigs, Spinnerbaits, and fast moving Crankbaits. For fishing those baits Caenan is packed with 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings for smooth fishing. Casting this reel is amazing with its VBS braking system and comes with Shimano’s Lo-Mass Spool for easy start up inertia making casting even the lightest baits easy.

With a bold appearance and easy-to-operate and easy-to-learn features, Proven Baitcasting reel quality and dependability in the new Caius 200 and left-hand retrieve 201. Both reels are made for those anglers wanting to step up to the fishing benefits of a low-profile casting reel.

Caius is offered with Shimano’s new “Easy Mag II” Braking System – a magnetic cast control that allows for a true freespool setting. With Easy Mag II, the spool controlling magnets rotate to face each other, cancelling themselves so they apply zero force on the spool.
Angler can continue to turn down the magnetic control to provide better freespool and more casting distance.

“It’s Shimano quality, Shimano design, Shimano manufactured,”