I've been seriously considering getting a baitcasting outfit. I was pretty set on the Shimano Curado because of all of the great things I've heard about it here and elsewhere. Then recently there was a thread here on the Lews Speed Spool and some people seemed to really like it. I was still leani...
Some highlights; New Calcutta conquest DC Conquest BFS limited New scorpion DC Redesign of the zodias rods https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/new_product/2026ss.html
Shimano Announces Leadership Transition January 5th, 2026 – Charleston, SC – Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. announces that longtime president Dave Pfeiffer will step down from his role on , concluding an extraordinary 38-year career with the company. Pfeiffer will remain involved with Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., transitioning into a new role as Vice Chairman ...
I was doing some maintenance on one of my reels and it had me thinking about the drag washers. I was reading about these "carbontex" washers everyone raves about. Does shimano use this brand of drag washer in their current reels, or their own stuff? Would it be worth it to change them to carbonte...
New Shimano Vanford Spinning Reels LADSON, S.C. – ICAST 2020 INTRODUCTION – Constructed with premium technologies including a lightweight yet rigid CI4+ body, quick response MangumLite (MGL) rotor, and MicroModule II advanced smoothness gear, Shimano brings over a decade of engineering advancement to its new Vanford spinning reels. The Vanford line-up offers seven sizes for ultralight and ...
Shimano Zodias vs Megabass Levante? - Page 2 - Fishing Rods, Reels ...
So, I am still looking around for the best $100 rod I can find and stick with those rods. It looks like someone threw up on my deck with all of the different companies I have lol. After all this time I kind of forgot to take a look at Shimano's rods. I was wondering what you guys think of these i...