Top 10 SHIMANO Reels

Many people think that Shimano reels, even if they fall into the budget category, are relatively expensive, and it makes no sense to look for a model cheaper than five thousand rubles. This is not so, and we have before us a vivid example of the fact that famous brands have quite affordable models. The price of this reel is only one and a half thousand, and this is comparable to generally unknown brands, and this is still Shimano, which means quality, reliability and durability.

As they say in the reviews, all the distinctive qualities of the brand are present here, despite the democratic cost. Yes, the performance is not the highest.There is only one bearing and the gear ratio is 5 to 1, but if you do not plan to fish for giant trophies and just like to sit with your rod on the river bank, this is the best option that you will not have any problems with for many years.

It is believed that Shimano has only the best and most advanced composite reels in its product line, which is what makes them so expensive. But this is not always the case, and we have a very simple model, the body of which is made of plastic. Yes, it's plastic, but don't be fooled. As they write in the reviews, this plastic will give odds to many composites and even metals, and in addition it is quite light, and the total weight of the coil is only 280 grams with a form factor of 3000 units.

Other features worth mentioning are 4 bearings and a 5 to 1 gear ratio. Not the best, especially considering the price. Yes, for Shimano this is a budget model, but it is difficult to find distinctive qualities in it to distinguish this reel from competitors. Even a comfortable double handle is not considered something out of the ordinary.

Multiplier reels are often called sports reels, and this is due to their rotation speed and special design. The winding of the fishing line takes place inside the body, which eliminates its winding, and allows you to make complex wiring with frequent releasing of the thread. The rotation speed provides a high gear ratio, which in this model is 6.3 to 1.

At the same time, only 4 bearings are installed in the housing, and the only drawback is the impossibility of changing the position of the handle. Here it is fixed and designed for rotation with the left hand. There are models for the right hand, but changing the handle to the other side will not work, which, in principle, is the norm for multipliers. By the way, the reel is quite cheap, especially for Shimano.

This is one of the largest models of spinning reels with a size of 10 thousand units. Large coil with high output power, but the main advantage here is the fortress. Composite materials are used in the manufacture. This makes the product relatively light, only 650 grams, which is very small for this size.

Reliability is provided by a modest stuffing. There are only three bearings, and you can forget about the high speed of rotation, but with its help you will pull out the largest trophy, and the coil will not slip, as is often the case with cheap coils. To be honest, this is an extremely simple model without the bells and whistles that Shimano often indulges us with, but there are a lot of positive reviews about it, which praise both the reliability of the product and its convenience, which is no less important when fishing.

Before us is a spinning reel with a front friction brake, made of composite materials and aluminum used in the manufacture of the spool. The reel size is 2500 units, and thanks to modern materials, it is the lightest in its category.It weighs only 250 grams and is perfect for light spinning and fly fishing or jigging.

But for twitching, this model is not suitable, despite its light weight and compactness. Only five working bearings are installed here, which is a rarity for Shimano products. This affects the speed of rotation and the strength of the coil. It will be difficult to make quick postings with it, as well as to deal with a large trophy.

Stella is one of the best Shimano series. Composite materials are used to make the body, and the spool is made of durable aluminum. In the line you can find both quite compact models and large options. This coil is medium, and has a size of 4 thousand units. As they say in the reviews, this is a very powerful reel that can deal with prey that was not originally designed for it, and this became possible thanks to 15 bearings in the housing at once.

With relatively small dimensions, such a number of elements can be considered an achievement, and real users strongly warn in reviews that it is not worth disassembling such coils on your own. There is a high probability that you will not assemble this entire constructor back. In addition, Shimano maintains its own reels, at least in this price range.

Shimano products have always been distinguished by the use of advanced technologies. The company has a number of its own laboratories in which tests are constantly carried out, and magnesium is recognized as one of the most durable and best quality materials for making coils. This is a lightweight material, while being extremely durable. By the way, wheels for passenger aircraft are made from it, which already speaks of its reliability.

In addition, magnesium does not corrode and does not wear out over time, but it is relatively expensive, as can be seen from this coil. Not the most expensive model in the Shimano line, but not the cheapest either. With a size of 14 thousand units, its weight is only 480 grams, and when compared with similar coils from other manufacturers, this is the best result. In addition, there are 5 bearings at once, which is the norm for such a form factor and allows you to deal with a large trophy.

Before us is a compact reel for light spinning from the Shimano brand. Its size is only 2500 units with a weight of 225 grams.Composite body materials and an aluminum spool have allowed the manufacturer to significantly lighten an already compact reel, but its form factor should not confuse you. In fact, this is the best coil in terms of output power.

There are 14 working bearings on board at once. The handle rotates as easily as possible even under significant loads. On their website, Shimano even posted a promo video in which this model is disassembled for parts, since in the reviews many users doubted that it was even possible to put so many bearings in such a case. It turned out that Japanese engineers once again performed a miracle, and this is really possible.

It's no secret that sports equipment is always expensive, even when it comes to sport fishing. There are several requirements for sports reels: speed, strength, convenience and power. And this model fully meets all these requirements. It can be installed on any spinning rod, but its main purpose is fly fishing, jig or twitching. Fast rotation and the ability to let go of the line allows you to bring out the most difficult predator.

The reel is multiplier, with a front friction brake, which is the norm for such models. 4 bearings are installed in the body, with a gear ratio of 2.2 to 1. This indicator allows us to conclude that the coil is very fast, and at the same time powerful. By the way, numerous positive reviews confirm this.

Fishing is not only sitting with a fishing rod on the shore and tracking the float swaying steadily on the waves. If you are hunting a truly seasoned predator, whose weight exceeds several tens of kilograms, you will need the appropriate equipment. Powerful spinning is not so bad, the success of the event depends more on the reel, and this model will be the best choice for such fishing.

There are 15 bearings here at once, and this is not an empty publicity stunt. The company's website even has a special video in which the coil is shown through the light, and the location of all elements is clearly visible there. The power of the reel allows you to fight the most difficult trophy, such as taimen or sturgeon, and not every tackle is capable of this. In addition, you don’t have to worry about the coil if it gets into the water. A special protection system reliably protects all internal parts.