| Getting Started: Basics for Beginners |
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| Some quick basics to help you choose your own Shimano product to help you go fishing. If there is specific information that you would like to see here in the future, please contact us. |
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| Choosing A Rod |
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How you choose a rod can be determined by many factors. Key considerations include rod length, casting weight, line class and ease of transportation (how many pieces).
A longer rod will provide greater casting distance than a shorter one. Land-based fishing generally requires longer rods because unlike boat-based fishing, you are limited in your ability to move to a closer position in relation to your target. Read More... |
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| Choosing A Reel |
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| Fishing reels come in two common configurations – threadline (spinning) and overhead (multiplier or otherwise known as a low profile baitcast reel in lighter applications). A threadline reel is used by opening the bail arm, grasping the line with the forefinger, then using a backward snap of the rod followed by a forward cast, releasing the line with the forefinger at the same time. Line is retrieved by moving the handle, the bail arm then rotates serving as the line pickup, restoring the line to its original position on the spool. An overhead reel is cast by moving the rod backward, then snapping it forward. Read More... |
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| Basic Reel Maintenance |
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| It is recommended that your reel be serviced by a Shimano Service Technician every 12 months to keep your reel in excellent running order. In the meantime, here are a few basics that will help to ensure that your reel continues to give you years of enjoyable use. Read more... |
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| Getting the Best From Your Baitrunner |
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| The Baitrunner drag is the thin knurled washer that sits between the body of the reel and rear drag on the rear drag models or is the knob at the back of the reel on the Big Baitrunner Long Cast, Big Baitrunner Medium and 3500/4500 & 6500 series. Setup is down to the angling situation you are in but for non-snaggy waters a softer tension is fine. Simply put the lever into Baitrunner mode and adjust the tension washer. To setup the main drag move the Baitrunner lever into the off position and then follow the procedure as for the Fightin’ Drag using the test curve of your rod. Read More... |
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| Getting The Most From Your Fightin' Drag |
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| If you require an almost limitless range of drag settings at the flick of a switch to keep you in touch & control the most unexpected battles with hard fighting fish, look no further than Shimano reels fitted with fighting drag. Ergonomically positioned between the back of the body & the rear drag knob, a simple turn anti-clockwise decreases the pressure whilst a clockwise turn tensions the clutch. Start with the lever in the central position i.e. vertical and hold the hooklength (taking great care not to hook yourself! and pull the line through the rods rings making a curve in the rod. Read More... |
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