SHIMANO’S Twin Power reels are back. There are five reels at the light end of the spectrum, suitable from micro lure work through to offshore snapper, as well as a large-spool small-body compact that really packs some punch.
The Hagane Body is a new concept, where the highly rigid metal reel’s stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing, according to Shimano.
The Hagane Gear though, is the heart of the reel, whereby Shimano’s exclusive cold forged technology provides smoother gear meshing while under load, as well as higher power, which translates to a smoother, more efficient reel for the angler to use.
G-Free Body Technology is another plus, where the reel’s centre of gravity has been moved close to the rod, which means less fatigue when casting and winding for long periods.
Each reel is loaded up with no fewer than nine SA-RB bearings and one roller bearing, and gear ratios ranging from 4.3:1 for the baby 1000PGS through to the 5.8:1 for the 4000HG, which means they can cover a number of different fishing applications with ease.
More info at www.shimanofish.com.au.
