Shimano Reels

Shimano was founded by Shozaburo Shimano and today is regarded as one of the best innovators and manufacturers of carp reels. Shimano have given the best performance in the past and continue to do so in the present day.

Shimano have a great reputation for versatility, reliability and superb engineering. The extensive range of Shimano reels includes the Shimano Magnesium Technium XSA, Shimano Ultegra Ci4 10000 XSA, Baitrunner XT RA, Shimano Baitrunner 8000 D and Shimano Biomaster 8000 XTB and more.

Originally founded in the 1920s, looking back at the company's history reveals more than 80 years experience in one of the world's most demanding sporting and lesiure markets - bicycles - where gearing and engineering to the most exact tolerances is essential. Every single one of those 80 years experience has now gone into producing fishing reels that not only look aesthetically pleasing but are also incredibly precise and reliable in their workings.

Today there are several stunning new designs like the Magnesium Technium XSA Reels from Shimano which is not only breathtaking to look at but also incredibly lightweight. Weighing in at only 495grams, the magnesium body and rotor make this a legendary reel. Excellent line lay is achieved by utilising Aero Wrap and Slow Oscillation.

Shimano Reels, particularly the Baitrunner Reels are among the best in the carp fishing industry using state of the art precision and advanced technology. Their reputation in the carp fishing industry is impressive, and they are favoured by many carp anglers, for their carp reels along with a growing range of other Shimano Reels.

The nature of carp fishing has changed, so too has the carp reel. Now widely appreciated baitrunner reels/freespool/free-runner reels allow carp or other large fish to pick up the bait, swim away freely, and hooking themselves in the process.

This carp fishing technique would not be possible without the baitrunner reels. The range and price of baitrunner reels vary dramatically, some brand new reels are expensive.

Baitrunner Reels portray the quality that is evident throughout their fishing range. The Shimano Baitrunner XT 4000 FA Carp Reel Designed for lighter specimen fishing, the XT combines the Baitrunner free spool facility with a multi-disc front drag for versatile performance over a wide range of methods from predator fishing through to carp. Possessing many technological features from the top of the range Shimano specimen reels the XT has 4 stainless steel shielded ball bearings and a roller bearing for super smooth, reliable performance.