TOP 10 Shimano Salt Water Fishing Reels
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1. Stella SW
Stella SW has always led the fishing world in durability, power, and operability. The new Stella SW builds on that tradition and brings unmatched strength, reliability,y and ease of use to serious saltwater anglers. Featuring a HAGANE Body, Stella SW boasts a highly rigid metal construction for improved impact resistance and less body flex. At the heart of the reel, state-of-the-art HAGANE Gears are cold-forged for lasting durability and smoothness. Infinity Drive Technology offers an improved winding experience, optimizing winding torque by up to 30%. SilentDrive further improves smoothness by eliminating worm shaft and drive gear play. Stella SW incorporates a new Shimano Heatsink Drag to enhance performance by transferring heat away from the spool, reducing the spool-surface temperature by up to 100 degrees. X-Protect and X-Shield ensure your investment is guarded against the harsh elements of a saltwater environment so you can fish confidently.
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2. Twin Power SW
Designed for anglers demanding strength and durability, the TwinPower SW dominates even the most challenging fighting offshore game fish. Now featuring Infinity Drive to provide anglers with more cranking power under load, the TwinPower SW will put anglers in the driver’s seat to win the battle even against the most hard-fighting game fish. The TwinPower SW 10000 and 14000 models incorporate Shimano’s Heatsink Drag to deliver overwhelming drag performance by dissipating heat away from the spool to reduce drag-force drop caused by friction. The Heatsink Drag also provides insulation against potentially damaging heat flowing into the line to increase the anglers’ performance during blistering runs and long fights with hard-fighting game fish.
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3. Exsence
Built to provide peak performance for all coastal applications, the new Exsence strikes an aggressive balance of technology and intelligent design while embracing the perfect balance of a lightweight feel and durability in Shimano’s lineup of MagnumLite series of reels. The MGL Rotor reduces startup inertia, allowing anglers to control the start-and-stop retrieval of jigs or lures more efficiently to entice even the most finicky of inshore game fish. This MGL Rotor technology also enables anglers to engage in quick hook sets during those defining microseconds between a hooked fish and a missed bite. The light yet extremely rigid magnesium HAGANE Body eliminates flex, ensuring maximum reeling efficiency and power transmission. At the heart of Exsence lies Shimano’s cold-forged HAGANE Gear, providing anglers extreme cranking power and supreme durability for lasting performance.
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4. Vanford
Sculpted from over a decade of engineering advancement and a rich lineage of predecessors, the new Vanford tests the boundaries of technology and engineering in spinning reels. Built upon a CI4+ body for both weight feel and carbon rigidity, the Vanford incorporates a MagnumLite (MGL) Rotor for up to 48% less rotational inertia than traditional rotor construction for a quick response in critical situations. The Vanford features Shimano’s cold-forged HAGANE Gear and many of Shimano’s premium technologies for increased fishing performance and years of durability. Vanford’s SilentDrive and MicroModule Gear II technologies combine to produce a new level of smooth rotational performance while reducing overall reel vibration. Vanford also incorporates Long Stroke Spool technology to increase casting distance while producing a smoother line lay on the spool during retrieval. X-Protect technology and water-channeling construction enhance Vanford’s water resistance and overall durability — an important feature for a reel sure to be found in inshore environments.
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5. Stradic FM
This reputation for dependability and versatility prevails in the all-new Stradic FM, the newest addition to Shimano’s CoreSolid lineup of spinning reels. Showcasing reel technologies passed down from Shimano’s flagship spinning reels, the redesigned Stradic FM adds InfinityXross technology for unequaled gear durability and synergy by extending the gear tooth horizontally to distribute load across the gear tooth more evenly. This parlays Shimano’s legacy of cold-forged HAGANE gearing for added strength with the refinement of MicroModule II. The addition of InfinityDrive delivers light rotation and increased cranking power under load, while the new Duracross Drag system provides the smooth performance of felt with up to 10 times the durability. Shimano’s X-Protect water-repellent coating and specially designed, water-channeling labyrinth construction ensure a lifetime of dependable performance by stopping water penetration in key areas without adding a heavy rotational feel. The new Anti-Twist Fin — an elastic polymer on the underside of the roller — enhances line management for anglers fishing monofilament or fluorocarbon line.
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6. Baitrunner OC
The Baitrunner OC spinning reels are saltwater safe, with XT-7 construction, and durable enough to face any saltwater fishing expedition. They feature Shimano’s proven bait runner features for trouble-free live bait fishing.
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7. Curado DC
Built on the legacy of durability, dependability,y and versatility that Curado is known for, the Curado DC now features Shimano’s unique DC braking technology. The Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1,000 times every second and applies the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash while maximizing casting distance.
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8. Shimano Curado BFS
The new Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) expands the Curado lineup of low-profile reels while redefining finesse fishing for tournament anglers. Inspired by the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the new Curado BFS utilizes an ultralightweight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more effectively than traditional low-profile models. The Curado BFS incorporates Shimano’s Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system to reduce the spool’s weight by moving the braking unit from the spool to the palming side plate. The result: the spool takes minimal force to turn and allows anglers to effectively cast lightweight tackle. Unlike traditional magnetic brake systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, Shimano’s FTB capitalizes on the cast’s centrifugal force and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool only when braking is needed. Fully adjustable, anglers can fine-tune the FTB with the external dial or by adding or removing individual magnets as needed. The perfect antidote for picky fish, the Curado BFS is the ideal tool for anglers to downsize baits to increase their success on the water.
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9. Shimano SLX DC
Built on the same compact, rigid,d and versatile platform as the popular SLX baitcasting reel, with the addition of Shimano’s unique DC Braking technology, SLX DC puts no compromise casting performance within every angler’s reach.
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10. Shimano Chronarch MGL
Weighing in at only 6.5 ounces and packed with Shimano’s most advanced technology, the Shimano Chronarch MGL casting reel delivers the top-level performance tournament and enthusiast anglers require. More advanced than ever before, its lightweight MagnumLite Spool allows a low moment of inertia that requires very little force to get it spinning. This means lures will cast farther and with less effort than before. Plus, the Chronarch MGL is fitted with Shimano’s MicroModule gearing, providing a more efficient gear train with a smoother, more positive feel.