Shimano is recognised as a world leader in manufacturing sport fishing equipment. Their business philosophy is based on developing products that help people to interact with nature through the outdoor activities they love. Shimano fishing equipment is designed to satisfy user demands on every level.

The polished high-tech appearance appeals to the eye, the precision operation to the hand, and the overall performance to the sportsman's heart. It's advanced technology that's applied on a human scale to enhance human performance.

If I was forced to pick my three favorite Shimano reels I think I would go for these:

CALCUTTA TE DC Shimano has taken the next step in cast control technology. Introducing the revolutionary Digital Control system. This is the first self-energizing Digital Braking "smart" baitcasting feature.	STELLA The only way to describe the Stella range of reels is simply engineering brilliance. With all the features this top of the line range offers perfection in every aspect of threadline fishing.	TRINIDAD No longer need you compromise between speed and power thanks to the Trinidad's massive 6.2:1 ratio main gear housed within a one-piece aluminium frame.

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